The Company This well-established manufacturing business operates a large-scale, high-volume dairy processing facility in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Running across a 24-hour, 5-day operation, the site is known for its robust production output, strong engineering capability, and a collaborative, team-driven culture. With continued growth and a focus on operational excellence, a key opportunity has become available within the site’s maintenance function. The Role This position will work closely alongside an Industrial Services Engineer and report into the Maintenance Planner and work with the wider maintenance and engineering team, playing a critical role in ensuring effective inventory control and maintenance support across site. Key Responsibilities Managing technical parts inventory, including min/max levels, replenishment, and lead times Supporting and contributing to TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives across site Coordinating with engineers, trades, and production teams to support maintenance execution Creating visibility and control over spare parts availability for planned and unplanned work Overseeing vendor and supplier relationships to ensure timely supply of critical components Supporting work order processes, including parts allocation and readiness for maintenance tasks Driving improvements in inventory accuracy, reliability, and warehouse efficiency Supporting maintenance planning activities through strong coordination and communication About You To be successful, you will bring: Experience within high-volume manufacturing (food/dairy highly regarded) Strong background in inventory control, spare parts management, or maintenance support Exposure to TPM or continuous improvement environments Experience working closely with engineering and maintenance teams Strong vendor and supplier management capability Solid understanding of inventory systems, replenishment processes, and lead time management Ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/5 production environment Strong attention to detail with a proactive, hands-on mindset What’s on Offer Competitive salary aligned to experience Stable, site-based role (Monday–Friday) within a critical manufacturing operation Opportunity to work within a highly skilled engineering and maintenance team Clear development pathway within a large-scale production environment Strong exposure to high-volume dairy manufacturing operations Contact Please call Eugene Lane-Mullins on 0435 914 485 or email e.lane-mullins@aspectpersonnel.com.au to discuss this role or any other opportunities in more detail.
