This is a Reliability Manager | VIC-Regional role with George Weston Foods based in Ballarat, VIC, AU George Weston Foods Role Seniority - mid level More about the Reliability Manager | VIC-Regional role at George Weston Foods Job Description About Us Mauri, part of the George Weston Foods Group, is a leading supplier of high-quality flours, yeasts, pre-mixes, improvers, grains and animal nutrition. We believe in baking, its wholesome goodness, and how it brings people together and that's why every day we work, through insight and innovation, to provide quality products to help bakers across Australia and New Zealand. Together, we sustainably feed the nation. To learn more about our business, please visit mauri.com.au and gwf.com.au. About Project Bluebird Be part of something extraordinary! With a multi-million-dollar investment from George Weston Foods, Mauri is building a brand new, state-of-the-art flour mill in Ballarat. We're looking for passionate, creative individuals to help commission and bring this site to life. Working with cutting-edge Swiss milling technology, this is a rare opportunity to join a site from the very beginning. You'll contribute to an environment that sets new standards in systems, data, and process optimisation and play a key role in embedding efficient, scalable operations from day one. This is your chance to make a lasting impact and shape the future of flour milling in Australia. We're inviting you to build deep knowledge of a site from the ground up and be part of a team that's feeding the nation sustainably. About The Role As Reliability Manager, you'll lead the reliability and asset management strategy for our new Ballarat site, playing a key role in setting up systems, processes, and supplier relationships that will define how the site runs for years to come. You'll be hands-on, someone who enjoys being on the floor, understanding how things work, and solving problems in real time. With a smaller team and highly advanced equipment, this role is about working smart, not just hard. You'll help commission new assets, optimise performance, and embed wholistic reliability practices that support long-term success. The suitable candidate will possess: Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management or a related discipline Experience in advanced manufacturing environments, ideally involving ingredient or food production, with a strong focus on asset performance optimisation and reliability processes A background in maintenance management, with a proven ability to set up and embed new maintenance programs and asset management systems Familiarity with control systems and a solid understanding of how data and KPIs drive performance A profile that leans toward electrical but also with a good grasp of mechanical concepts Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships with local suppliers and collaborate across teams What's on offer at Mauri? We are a business that promotes diversity, has a flexible working environment and a genuine focus on personal development to support your career. GWF is an equal-opportunity employer and invites applications from diverse backgrounds. We value social and cultural diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. We have a Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative culture, in line with our values. Best of all it is a great place to work, where you can bring your authentic self! Start the Conversation If this role sounds suitable to you, we want to hear from you. Submit your application today. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI community and people living with disabilities. Our recruitment process typically consists of a brief, prearranged telephone or video call, followed by 2 interviews conducted in-person or over Zoom/Teams. However, we are able to adjust our process to support accessibility needs so that we can get to know you in the best way possible. Let us know how we can create a positive, barrier-free process for you via email to peopleandperformance@mauri.com.au. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the George Weston Foods team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Leading the reliability and asset management strategy Commissioning new assets and optimising performance Embedding holistic reliability practices Key Strengths Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management or a related discipline Experience in advanced manufacturing environments Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Familiarity with control systems Background in maintenance management ⚙️ Profile leaning toward electrical with mechanical concepts A Final Note: This is a role with George Weston Foods not with Hatch.
