Reliability Maintenance Manager

DuluxGroup Ltd.; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health extras

Discounts on DuluxGroup products

Fitness Passport

Parental leave 20 weeks

Partner leave 2 weeks

Career development

Wellbeing Hub

EAP support

Recognition programs

Job summary

DuluxGroup seeks a Reliability Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function across a high‑performing manufacturing site. You will drive reliability, safety, and continuous improvement while partnering with operations to optimise plant performance and cost efficiency.

This role offers opportunities to deliver capital projects, advance asset optimization, and influence long‑term site capability within a business that values innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified engineer with strong technical expertise in manufacturing environments.
• Proven leader of maintenance teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience implementing preventative maintenance and asset optimization strategies.
• Commercial mindset with ability to manage budgets and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team and drive reliability, safety and efficiency across the site.
• Deliver preventative maintenance programs and capital projects to improve performance.
• Partner with operations and stakeholders to optimise plant availability and cost efficiency.
• Champion a safety-first culture and measurable business outcomes.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventative maintenance

Capital projects

Asset optimization

Budget management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

About Us:

Proudly part of the DuluxGroup, Pental has a rich heritage spanning over a century, known for manufacturing trusted household brands such as White King, Sunlight, Velvet, Softly, and Jiffy. Pental is entering a new era of growth and innovation, backed by significant investment in local production and infrastructure.

The Pental team are proud to be part of a business that not only delivers products that genuinely work but also supports Australian manufacturing and innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As Reliability Maintenance Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in driving the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of a high-performing manufacturing operation. Leading the maintenance team and partnering with key stakeholders across the site, you will champion a safety-first culture while optimising plant performance through preventative maintenance, capital projects, and operational excellence initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on productivity, cost efficiency, and long-term site capability within a business that values continuous improvement, empowers its people to take ownership, and encourages innovative thinking to drive sustainable growth.

Our Benefits:

• Up to $1,000 annually to cover private health extras gap costs
• Exclusive discounts on DuluxGroup products and partner offers
• Stay active anytime, anywhere through our partnership with Fitness Passport
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks partner leave from day one
• Market leading learning, development and career pathways
• Access to our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
• Recognition programs that celebrate your impact

What We’re Looking for:

• A qualified Engineer or experienced maintenance professional with strong technical expertise in manufacturing environments.
• A proven leader who has successfully managed maintenance teams, developed talent, and built collaborative relationships across operations.
• A reliability-focused professional with experience implementing preventative maintenance programs, continuous improvement initiatives, and asset optimisation strategies.
• A commercially minded individual who can manage maintenance budgets, capital projects, inventory and operational performance metrics.
• A proactive problem solver with strong communication skills, a safety-first mindset, and a passion for delivering measurable business outcomes.

Why Join Us?

Progressing your career with the DuluxGroup means being part of a network of over 8000 employees globally who believe in our purpose to ‘Imagine a Better Place’

With origins dating back to 1918, we are a leading marketer and manufacturer of iconic brands such as Dulux, Selleys, Cabots, Yates and B&D to name a few.

By joining us, you will be a part of a long-term strategy to deliver profitable growth through brand leadership, innovation and customer intimacy. We are committed to internal mobility and growth while fostering an inclusive culture with flexible work options.

If this sounds like an environment you would like to be a part of,