maintenance manager

HR Partners; Taree; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful Ownership

Collaborative Culture

Competitive Package

Job summary

Randstad in Australia is recruiting a hands-on leader to drive a multi-million-dollar plant expansion. Based at our Taree facility, this role will lead the setup of a major casting line while optimizing ongoing operations.

You will direct daily maintenance, oversee contractor workflows, and ensure safety, quality, and lean practices across mechanical and electrical teams, driving timely project delivery and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree or trade credential in mechanical, electrical, or related industrial field.
• Background: Proven track record in industrial/production facilities managing capital expenditure projects and technical teams.
• Skills: Excellent technical troubleshooting, vendor oversight, timeline execution, and interpersonal communication capabilities.
• Focus: Commitment to workplace health and safety protocols and lean operational practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end machinery setup, testing, and operational launch for new line installations.
• Direct daily maintenance efforts, manage contractor workflows, and collaborate with internal partners to hit key project targets.
• Implement strategic preventative maintenance routines to boost equipment uptime and long-term performance.
• Direct project timelines, complete regulatory documentation, track milestone metrics, and refine technical processes.
• Enforce rigorous safety, quality, and technical standards across all mechanical and electrical operations.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Vendor oversight

Timeline execution

Interpersonal communication

Education

Tertiary degree or trade credential in mechanical/electrical/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.

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.