Maintenance Manager

Randstad NV; Taree; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Job stability

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a senior operations leader at our Taree facility to drive a major casting line and optimize ongoing plant operations. You will oversee end-to-end setup, testing, and launch of high-impact line installations, while directing maintenance, contractor workflows, and safety compliance.

With a background in industrial facilities and capital expenditure projects, you will drive lean operations, supervise technical teams, and ensure timelines and regulatory requirements are met to

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree or trade credential in mechanical, electrical, or related industrial field.
• Proven track record in industrial facilities managing capital expenditure and technical teams.
• Lean operational practices and safety compliance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end machinery setup, testing, and launch for new line installations.
• Direct daily maintenance, manage contractor workflows, collaborate to hit targets.
• Implement preventive maintenance to boost uptime and long-term performance.
• Direct project timelines, complete regulatory documentation, track milestones.
• Enforce safety, quality, and technical standards across mechanical/electrical operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Vendor oversight

Timeline execution

Communication

Education

Tertiary degree or trade credential in mechanical/electrical or related industrial field

Job description

Drive Major Infrastructure Growth in Metal Packaging

Take the lead in delivering high-impact operational upgrades with a premier metal container manufacturer supplying top food and aerosol brands across the region. Based at our Taree facility, this leadership position offers a hands‑on opportunity to spearhead the setup of a major strategic casting line while optimizing ongoing plant operations.

Drive Major Infrastructure Growth in Metal Packaging

Take the lead in delivering high-impact operational upgrades with a premier metal container manufacturer supplying top food and aerosol brands across the region. Based at our Taree facility, this leadership position offers a hands‑on opportunity to spearhead the setup of a major strategic casting line while optimizing ongoing plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution & Commissioning: Oversee end-to-end machinery setup, testing, and operational launch for new line installations.

• Operational Alignment: Direct daily maintenance efforts, manage contractor workflows, and collaborate with internal partners to hit key project targets.

• System Reliability: Implement strategic preventative maintenance routines to boost equipment uptime and long-term performance.

• Workflow Management: Direct project timelines, complete regulatory documentation, track milestone metrics, and refine technical processes.

• Safety & Compliance: Enforce rigorous safety, quality, and technical standards across all mechanical and electrical operations.

What You Bring

• Qualifications: Tertiary degree or trade credential in mechanical, electrical, or a related industrial field.

• Background: Proven track record in industrial or production facilities managing capital expenditure works and technical teams. High-speed assembly, canning, or food processing experience is advantageous.

• Skills: Excellent technical troubleshooting, vendor oversight, timeline execution, and interpersonal communication capabilities.

• Focus: Deep commitment to workplace health and safety protocols alongside a mindset for lean operational practices.

What We Offer

• Impactful Ownership: Take a central role in a multi-million-dollar plant expansion.

• Collaborative Culture: Partner with a seasoned team of industry professionals dedicated to technical excellence.

• Competitive Package: Excellent base salary coupled with job stability in a thriving production hub.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.