Maintenance Manager

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 is one of Australia's most iconic dessert brands, proudly making delicious treats enjoyed by generations of Australians.

We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Manager to join our Lisarow manufacturing team on the beautiful Central Coast.

The Opportunity

Love leading a maintenance team but not spending your days in meetings, writing reports or managing endless projects? This could be the role for you!

This isn't a role focused on capital projects, corporate strategies or lengthy reporting. We need someone who enjoys being on the factory floor, leading their team, solving problems and keeping production moving.

You'll take ownership of day-to-day maintenance, breakdowns and preventative maintenance across our busy manufacturing facility.

With multiple production lines, no two days are the same. You'll need to think on your feet, balance priorities and enjoy a challenge.

The Role

• Lead, support and develop a capable, accountable maintenance team.

• Oversee daily maintenance, breakdown response and equipment reliability.

• Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.

• Work closely with Production to prioritise maintenance activities.

• Identify recurring issues, investigate root causes 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.

About You

We’re looking for someone with strong technical knowledge, practical leadership skills and a willingness to roll up their sleeves.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience leading maintenance teams in FMCG, food manufacturing or a similar environment.

• A mechanical or electrical trade qualification.

• Strong fault-finding skills and experience with automated production equipment.

• Experience managing breakdowns and preventative maintenance.

• The ability to lead, coach and get the best out of your team.

• A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to make decisions under pressure.

• An understanding of WHS, GMP, HACCP and food manufacturing requirements.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with Production.

Most importantly, you take ownership, lead by example and know that great maintenance isn't just about fixing breakdowns — it's about preventing them.

Why Join Sara Lee?

Join an iconic Australian brand with a proud manufacturing history and a team that genuinely cares about what we make.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you can make a real difference, develop your team and see the results of your efforts on the factory floor.

And of course, there are some pretty sweet perks to working for a dessert company!