About the Company: Join a well-established and proudly Australian manufacturing business with a strong national presence. Known for producing high-quality, technically engineered products, the company supplies critical materials into infrastructure, construction, and utilities markets. With an ongoing focus on innovation, investment, and reliability, this is a business committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement — creating real opportunities for skilled leaders to step in and make an impact. About the Role: We are seeking a commercially-minded Reliability & Maintenance Manager to lead and evolve the maintenance function at our high-output manufacturing site. This is a hands-on leadership role with the scope to drive both immediate operational performance and long term asset strategy. You will be responsible for ensuring maximum uptime across plant and equipment, building a preventative maintenance culture, and aligning the maintenance function with production, quality, and commercial goals. You’ll be a key member of the site leadership team, with the autonomy to challenge, influence, and drive positive change. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance trades and technicians Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns to minimise production disruption Build and sustain a preventative and predictive maintenance culture Manage and optimise CMMS systems, maintenance schedules, and asset lifecycle data Partner with operations, production, and sales to align priorities and plan proactively Drive continuous improvement across equipment, systems, and maintenance processes Manage contractor engagement, performance, and compliance Ensure a strong safety culture and full adherence to WHS, environmental, and regulatory standards Contribute to capital investment planning and long-term reliability strategy Champion operational excellence through structured problem solving and root cause analysis Skills & Experience: Proven experience in a similar maintenance leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment Background in industrial sectors such as plastics, polymers, packaging, or FMCG manufacturing preferred Strong working knowledge of CMMS systems and asset management principles Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and build accountability Sound technical problem-solving ability with a sense of urgency and practical execution Strong communication skills — capable of influencing at both shop floor and leadership levels Experience managing contractors and ensuring safety compliancen across plant operations Exposure to plastic extrusion or injection moulding is highly regarded What’s on Offer: Senior leadership opportunity within a nationally recognised manufacturer Clear career development pathway and genuine scope to make an impact Supportive, down-to-earth leadership team who value your voice Competitive salary super performance-based bonus Opportunity to lead a critical function during a period of strategic investment and growth APPLY NOW
