Mechanical Leading Hand: On-Site Reliability Lead

Saputo, Inc.; Warrnambool; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Dairy Australia is seeking a Mechanical Leading Hand to join the Allansford Reliability Team on-site in Warrnambool, VIC. You will lead the mechanical maintenance team, coordinate priorities, and actively engage in complex repairs to improve plant reliability.

The role requires a Certificate III/IV in Engineering - Mechanical Trade, strong fault-finding skills, and prior leadership or coordination experience in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Engineering - Mechanical Trade is essential.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving capability.
• Experience leading teams or coordinating work in a manufacturing setting is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction and technical support to the mechanical maintenance team.
• Coordinate daily maintenance priorities, allocations, breakdown response and shutdown activities.
• Take a hands-on role during equipment breakdowns and critical maintenance tasks.
• Coach tradespeople and drive preventative and predictive maintenance improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical fault-finding

Coordination

Education

Certificate III/IV in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Saputo Dairy Australia is seeking a Mechanical Leading Hand to join the Allansford Reliability Team on-site in Warrnambool, VIC. You will lead the mechanical maintenance team, coordinate priorities, and actively engage in complex repairs to improve plant reliability.

The role requires a Certificate III/IV in Engineering - Mechanical Trade, strong fault-finding skills, and prior leadership or coordination experience in a manufacturing setting.