Hands-On Maintenance Lead — FMCG Plant

Sara Lee Australia; Gosford; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sara Lee Australia on the Central Coast is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead the on-site team at Lisarow. You’ll own day-to-day maintenance, respond to breakdowns and drive preventative maintenance to keep production moving.

With multiple production lines, you’ll balance priorities, coach technicians, coordinate external contractors when needed and ensure safety, GMP and HACCP standards are met on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Mechanical or electrical trade qualification is essential.
• Strong fault-finding with automated production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop a capable maintenance team.
• Oversee daily maintenance, breakdown response and equipment reliability.
• Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Work with Production to prioritise maintenance activities.
• Investigate recurring issues and implement practical solutions.
• Coordinate external contractors and specialist support when required.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet safety, food safety and quality standards.
• Manage maintenance resources, labour and costs effectively.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team development

Fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Automated equipment

WHS/GMP/HACCP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical or electrical trade

Job description

Sara Lee Australia on the Central Coast is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead the on-site team at Lisarow. You’ll own day-to-day maintenance, respond to breakdowns and drive preventative maintenance to keep production moving.

With multiple production lines, you’ll balance priorities, coach technicians, coordinate external contractors when needed and ensure safety, GMP and HACCP standards are met on the factory floor.