Job Description

We are partnering with a leading Australian food manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Plant Engineering Manager . This is a high-impact role for a strategic leader who thrives on driving plant reliability, optimising maintenance performance, and leading high-performing teams.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager Operations, you will lead the engineering department, overseeing maintenance, continuous improvement, and reliability programs across the site. You’ll ensure maximum plant availability, cost-effective operations, and the delivery of safe, high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the engineering and maintenance teams (approx. 30 staff), including the Reliability and Maintenance Manager.
  • Drive preventative maintenance strategies and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, improve task execution, and manage costs.
  • Oversee maintenance systems, procurement processes, and capital projects, including budget and CAPEX planning.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, environmental, and food safety standards.
  • Implement and optimise CMMS (MEX) systems to enhance asset reliability.
  • Collaborate with production and other departments to optimise efficiency and site performance.
  • Provide strategic input for long-term maintenance planning and plant replacement feasibility studies.

What We’re Looking For

  • Tertiary engineering qualification (mechanical preferred).
  • Minimum 5 years in FMCG/food manufacturing with experience in plant reliability and maintenance management.
  • Strong leadership skills with proven ability to develop teams and drive accountability.
  • Experience with Lean, RCM, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Project management experience, budget oversight, and exposure to CAPEX/plant design.
  • Proficiency in MS Office; MEX/CAD experience highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication skills and a practical, data-driven approach to problem solving.

Why This Role

  • Lead a critical function in a modern, high-performing food manufacturing facility.
  • Opportunity to influence site strategy, continuous improvement, and plant reliability.
  • Join a collaborative, safety-focused team with opportunities to mentor and develop your people.

This role is being recruited on behalf of a highly reputable company that wishes to remain anonymous.

To Apply

Click the link below to submit your application or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Apply for this Position

Ready to join ? Click the button below to submit your application.

Submit Application