Reliability Manager

Visy; Sydney; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability-focused firm in Sydney seeks a Reliability Manager to lead maintenance strategies and enhance operational efficiency. This full-time role involves overseeing Reliability Engineers, managing budgets, and implementing predictive maintenance initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience in reliability management within heavy manufacturing. Competitive benefits include sustainability initiatives and additional leave opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Discounts with RSEA, Avis, Harvey Norman and more

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proactive approach with enthusiasm for troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in reliability/maintenance management.
• Experience in paper, pulp, or recycling industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development & delivery of maintenance strategies.
• Manage engineering budget and oversee Reliability Engineers.
• Analyze failure patterns and implement preventive maintenance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Maintenance Management

Team Management

Programmable Logic Controllers

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related field)

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

Reliability Manager

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Location : Sydney - West

• Optimise DCS & PLC systems to enhance uptime & operational efficiency
• Drive safety compliance and continuous improvement across all maintenance activities
• Join an innovative growth-focused team supporting Visys sustainability mission

Role Details

As a proactive Reliability Manager you will join Visys Smithfield Paper Recycling and Manufacturing facility in a full-time permanent capacity. Reporting to the Operations Manager you will lead strategies that improve equipment reliability optimize maintenance processes and drive operational efficiency.

What you'll do

• Lead the development & delivery of reliability and maintenance strategies to maximise plant uptime and reduce costs.
• Manage the engineering budget and oversee the performance of a team of Reliability Engineers and contractors
• Analyse failure patterns conducting root cause analyses (RCA) and implementing predictive and preventive maintenance initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate routine maintenance shutdowns to ensure safe and efficient execution
• Collaborate with operations technical and engineering teams to enhance mill performance and asset reliability
• Utilize CMMS tools to monitor asset performance and drive data-driven improvements.
• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with safety environmental and quality standards.

This plant operates on a 24 / 7-day basis and you will need to be flexible to work additional hours as required including being on our call-out roster.

What You Will Bring

A highly motivated engineer with a proactive approach enthusiasm for troubleshooting and take accountability for tasks you will also have :

• Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical Electrical Industrial or related field).
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in reliability / maintenance management in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Experience in paper pulp or recycling industries is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of predictive & preventive maintenance (PdM & PM) strategies.
• Proficiency in CMMS software and reliability analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.

What you'll love when you join us :

• Sustainability : Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
• Supportive Environment : Be part of a team that values safety respect and collaboration.
• Leave : Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Visy discounts : Take advantage of discounts with RSEA Avis Harvey Norman and other retailers.

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy closing the loop between packaging remanufacturing and recycling. As Australias leading recycled and kraft paper manufacturer Visy Pulp and Paper is a big part of our business. Our integrated recycling and manufacturing operations means we collect paper and cardboard from households and businesses and turn it into up to 100% recycled paper. We are also home to the worlds most environmentally friendly kraft paper mill in Tumut providing high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. The paper we produce supplies our board facilities across Australia and New Zealand where it is remanufactured into cardboard packaging for the food and beverage industry.

Ready to make a difference Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!

Please contact Nicholas Strang on for a confidential discussion or apply now.

You will be required to meet Visys employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

Advertised : 08 Nov 2025

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Applications close : 30 Nov 2025

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Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Food Industry,Root cause Analysis,SAP,CMMS,Conflict Management,Maintenance Management,Maintenance,Supplier Management,Team Management,Programmable Logic Controllers

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1