Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Programmed; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 130.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Programmed is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of electricians and apprentices at a large-scale, highly automated manufacturing facility in Wollert.

You will be on the factory floor, driving maintenance performance, improving equipment reliability and developing a capable electrical maintenance team in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.

Formación

• Qualified Electrician with strong industrial maintenance and fault‑finding experience.
• Experience leading an electrical maintenance team within a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Sound understanding of preventative maintenance, breakdown management and equipment reliability.
• Experience with VSDs, motor controls and PLC systems (preferably Allen‑Bradley).
• Exposure to robotics and automated manufacturing equipment will be highly regarded.
• Experience coordinating contractors, projects and maintenance shutdowns.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills with a proactive safety mindset.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, continuous‑production environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor and provide technical support to the electrical maintenance team, overseeing daily activities and workforce performance.
• Coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance, prioritising work orders and responding to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Oversee maintenance projects, shutdowns, equipment upgrades and contractor activities.
• Ensure all electrical work meets safety, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Manage team rosters, training, apprenticeships, maintenance records and spare parts requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency and reliability.

Conocimientos

Electrical leadership

Industrial maintenance

Team management

Fault finding

Safety compliance

Descripción del empleo

Location: Wollert, VIC
Salary: $130,000 – $150,000 package (including superannuation)
Hours: 38-hour week | Monday–Friday

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of electricians and apprentices at a large-scale, highly automated manufacturing facility in Wollert.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on leader who enjoys being actively involved on the factory floor, driving maintenance performance, improving equipment reliability and developing a capable electrical maintenance team.

The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with a combination of automated production machinery, robotics and specialist manufacturing equipment. The environment is fast-paced and reactive, requiring someone who can adapt to changing priorities, make sound decisions and keep production moving.

You will lead a team of seven electricians and two third‑year apprentices, working closely with the Maintenance and Production Managers, planners and wider operational teams.

You will be visible on the factory floor, supporting your team, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and provide technical support to the electrical maintenance team, overseeing daily activities and workforce performance.

Coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance, prioritising work orders and responding to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.

Oversee maintenance projects, shutdowns, equipment upgrades and contractor activities.

Ensure all electrical work meets safety, compliance and regulatory requirements.

Work closely with production and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.

Manage team rosters, training, apprenticeships, maintenance records and spare parts requirements.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency and reliability.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience leading an electrical maintenance team within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Qualified Electrician with strong industrial maintenance and fault‑finding experience.

Sound understanding of preventative maintenance, breakdown management and equipment reliability.

Experience with VSDs, motor controls and PLC systems (ideally Allen‑Bradley). Programming experience is not required.

Exposure to robotics and automated manufacturing equipment will be highly regarded.

Experience coordinating contractors, projects and maintenance shutdowns.

Strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills, with a proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.

Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt within a fast‑paced, continuous‑production environment.