Hands-On Maintenance Supervisor, FMCG Manufacturing

Pact Group Holdings Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pact Group Holdings Ltd is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor for our Hornsby site to lead daily maintenance, ensure equipment safety and reliability, and support production teams. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and drive preventative maintenance initiatives.

This role combines technical work with leadership, coordinating maintenance priorities and mentoring contractors while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience in hands-on maintenance within manufacturing environments (FMCG, packaging, chemical, or process).
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills across plant machinery.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance programs and scheduling.
• Proven ability to lead maintenance teams and contractors.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across Production, Quality, and Operations.
• Proactive safety mindset and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities to ensure plant equipment, utilities, and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Provide hands-on technical support by diagnosing faults, troubleshooting equipment issues, and performing repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Develop, manage, and continuously improve preventative maintenance programs to maximise equipment performance and reduce unplanned breakdowns.
• Drive equipment reliability through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives that improve operational efficiency.
• Supervise and support maintenance team members and contractors, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to a high standard.
• Manage calibration, statutory inspections, and maintenance documentation to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner closely with Production, Quality, and Operations teams to support manufacturing performance, equipment availability, and site improvement projects.
• Maintain critical spare parts, workshop resources, and maintenance systems to ensure effective planning, rapid response, and operational continuity.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Hands-on maintenance

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Root cause analysis

Maintenance supervision

Stakeholder management

GMP safety

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Job description

Pact Group Holdings Ltd is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor for our Hornsby site to lead daily maintenance, ensure equipment safety and reliability, and support production teams. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and drive preventative maintenance initiatives.

This role combines technical work with leadership, coordinating maintenance priorities and mentoring contractors while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.