Reliability Manager

Mars Australia; Gosford; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Onsite subsidised canteen

Competitive salary

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Mars Australia is seeking a Reliability Manager to own the maintenance function at our Gosford site. You will lead the maintenance team, drive a proactive culture, and manage the maintenance budget to maximise asset life and plant reliability.

You will partner with Production Managers on continuous improvement, optimize spares, and analyse KPIs to reduce downtime and improve performance. A mechanical or electrical engineering background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or a relevant trade with leadership experience.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Familiarity with CMMS or ERP platforms (e.g. SAP).
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Lean/Six Sigma is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and line management to the maintenance team.
• Lead the development and deployment of the site maintenance strategy.
• Own the site maintenance budget and stores inventory budget.
• Rigorously analyse KPIs including maintenance spend and reliability.
• Oversee projects to elevate plant reliability and reduce downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Asset reliability

Stakeholder collaboration

Team development

Budget oversight

Education

Engineering qualification or relevant trade

Tools

SAP

CMMS

ERP systems

Job description

Competitive salary & free onsite parking + canteen

Mars is a family-owned business that has been making products for people and their pets for more than 100 years. We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, BEN’S ORIGINAL ® MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Join us in building a sustainable future where people, communities, and the planet can truly thrive.

About the role: This role will be working for our Mars Food Nutrition segment, where we bring people together through flavour.

As ourReliability Manager, you will hold the keys to our site's operational success. Taking overall ownership of the maintenance group, you will shape the strategic direction, champion a proactive maintenance culture, and steer the maintenance budget. You aren't just managing upkeep; you are a key strategic partner. Sitting on thePlant Management Team, you will collaborate closely with Production Managers to drive continuous improvement, minimize equipment downtime, and keep our world-class plant running seamlessly.

What you’ll do:

Provide direct leadership and line management to the maintenance team. You will champion a high-performance culture, focusing on skill development, knowledge management, and targeted technical training.

Lead the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of the site-wide maintenance strategy to maximize asset lifecycle and plant reliability.

Act as the dedicated owner of the site maintenance budget and manage the stores inventory budget to ensure optimal parts availability.

Rigorously analyse key performance indicators—including maintenance spend and reliability metrics.

Oversee and deliver key engineering and maintenance projects specifically focused on elevating overall plant reliability and reducing equipment downtime.

A tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or similar) OR a relevant trade qualification with extensive leadership experience.

Demonstrated experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment.

Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or ERP platforms (such as SAP).

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent continuous improvement certifications (Lean, Six Sigma) are highly regarded.

Why you’ll love working for Mars:

Purpose: Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future.

People: A culture that values your contributions, fosters leadership, and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.

Development: Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.

Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.

Ongoing training and career development.

A supportive, inclusive team culture where your ideas are valued.

Health and wellbeing programs – walking track and gym, Flu vaccinations, fitness passport memberships.

Enjoy discount staff sales on products

Onsite subsidised canteen and free parking.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

We know everyone’s needs are different, and we’re committed to making our application process accessible and supportive for all candidates. If you require any adjustments along the way, simply let us know in your application form. We’ll work with you to understand what will help you feel comfortable and supported.