Maintenance Manager

Borg; Oberon Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Porta Products in Oberon NSW is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team at the Oberon Manufacturing facility. The role is full-time and focuses on maximizing plant efficiency, reducing downtime and driving continuous improvement across departments.

This hands-on position requires coordinating with production to ensure reliable 24/7 operations at the site. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical), demonstrated leadership in complex

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance leader with experience in large complex plant.
• Proven ability to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team and operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in plant performance.
• Coordinate with production and other departments.
• Ensure 24/7 support for production.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Manufacturing environment

Communication skills

Cross-department collaboration

Problem solving

Team coaching

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Due to growth in the company Porta Products, Oberon NSW are looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our team. The role is on a full-time permanent basis.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join our team at our Oberon Manufacturing facility.

Leading the maintenance team at this large facility, you will be responsible for managing the maintenance operations in order to maximise plant efficiency and reduce machine downtime. This is a hands‑on role, and you will need to build and maintain close working relationships with all production departments and drive your team towards the continuous improvement in performance and processes.

Our Oberon manufacturing facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Maintenance Manager will be required to ensure appropriate support is available at all times for our production operations.

To Be Considered For This Position You Will Have

• Demonstrated experience leading a maintenance team
• Demonstrated experience working in a complex manufacturing environment
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in an appropriate engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical)
• Ability to develop solutions for repetitive failures that adversely affect plant operations
• Excellent written, verbal communication and coaching skills
• The ability to build strong relationships across different departments within the company
• Please note that previous experience within a MDF or Manufacturing would be highly regarded

Your skills and work ethic will be rewarded with excellent working conditions and competitive terms and conditions of employment.

General Requirements

By applying for this role, you accept that the following checks will occur:

• Pre-employment medical examination which includes functional, audiometric, drug and alcohol testing.
• Australian citizenship/permanent residency and/or working rights in Australia

Porta is an Equal Opportunity Employer