Production & Maintenance Leader: Lean, TPM & Reliability

Temperzone Limited; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Employee assistance program

Pre-employment medical check

Job summary

Temperzone Limited in Sydney seeks a senior leader to head production and maintenance at our site. You will drive safe, efficient operations, champion reliability and quality, and ensure on-time delivery while shaping the future of our manufacturing operations.

You will lead production and maintenance teams, advance Lean and TPM initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional peers to meet business goals and sustain growth in a highly regarded HVAC manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing both production and maintenance functions.
• Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Operations-related tertiary qualification.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, maintenance strategies, and operational excellence.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and TPM methodologies.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, production planning, and operational KPIs.
• Experience within HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, or a related manufacturing industry is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production and maintenance teams.
• Drive a strong health, safety, and wellbeing culture across the site.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments are achieved.
• Manage preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive productivity improvements, waste reduction, and process optimisation.
• Oversee workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to achieve business objectives.
• Manage maintenance resources, contractors, spare parts, and asset reliability programs.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Maintenance management

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

5S

Continuous Improvement

Quality systems

Operational KPIs

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering / Manufacturing / Mechanical / Operations-related degree

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

Welcome to Temperzone! As the recipient of the 2022 ARBS Product Excellence Award, we stand as Australasia's longest-serving air conditioning manufacturer. Our dedication to quality and eco-conscious initiatives reflects in our internationally acclaimed product line. Joining Temperzone means more than just employment; it's joining a tight-knit family where our culture and values permeate every aspect of our work.

Job Description

About the Role:
We are seeking for individuals experienced in Production and Maintenance Management to lead our manufacturing and maintenance operations at our Sydney site.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-performing production operations while driving equipment reliability, product quality, and on-time delivery. You'll lead production and maintenance teams, champion continuous improvement initiatives, and play an important role in shaping the future of our manufacturing operations.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Lead, coach, and develop production and maintenance teams.
• Drive a strong health, safety, and wellbeing culture across the site.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments are achieved.
• Manage preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive productivity improvements, waste reduction, and process optimisation.
• Oversee workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to achieve business objectives.
• Manage maintenance resources, contractors, spare parts, and asset reliability programs.

Desired Skills and Experience

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• Minimum 5 years' leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing both production and maintenance functions.
• Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Operations-related tertiary qualification.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, maintenance strategies, and operational excellence.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and TPM methodologies.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, production planning, and operational KPIs.
• Experience within HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, or a related manufacturing industry is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Why join Temperzone?

• Lead a critical function within a well-established Australasian manufacturer.
• Make a tangible impact on manufacturing performance and operational excellence.
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and site-wide initiatives.
• Work with experienced leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Ongoing development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and values-driven culture focused on safety, quality, and innovation.

What we can offer

• Access to training and development incentives.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture, where employees are valued and contributions are recognised
• Employee Assistance Program - free counselling and wellbeing support
• Yearly Remuneration review
• Referral program
• The successful candidate must undergo a pre-employment medical examination and complete a national police check.
• Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered.