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Add expected salary to your profile for insights.We are excited to partner with a leading Australian manufacturing company, renowned for producing high-quality products. We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee the afternoon shift, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.The AppointmentAs Maintenance Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our equipment operates reliably and efficiently. With a strong emphasis on ownership and leadership, you will manage a small but growing team, oversee maintenance planning, and be actively involved in daily operations. You will join during a pivotal time, with ongoing investments in new machinery and strong support from production leadership.Your ResponsibilitiesTaking full ownership of machine downtime and working to minimize it across the site.Coordinating, planning, and managing scheduled maintenance in collaboration with the scheduling team.Providing hands-on support (initially 70%) when technicians are unavailable.Leading and mentoring a team of three direct reports.Managing contractors and maintaining clear, proactive tracking systems.Coordinating spare parts ordering and stock control.Quickly and effectively troubleshooting breakdowns.Collaborating with Production Leaders to ensure smooth, continuous operations.The Ideal CandidatePrevious leadership experience in maintenance within manufacturing or production environments.Strong coordination, planning, and problem-solving skills.Hands-on capability, especially in the early stages of the role.Familiarity with systems like MEX, SAP, or D365.A collaborative, team-oriented approach.An understanding of the commercial impact of downtime and strategies to mitigate it.Dual trade qualifications and experience with Lean or 5S practices (highly desirable).Additional InformationAustralian owned, producing high-quality products.Day shift with flexible hours: 6:00 AM 3:00 PM or 7:30 AM 4:30 PM.Located in Woodville, with free onsite parking.Competitive salary with opportunities for career advancement.If you are an experienced Maintenance Manager or have similar experience in manufacturing, we invite you to click "Quick Apply" today!ContactFor more information, contact Courtney Garrett at courtney@appointrecruit.com.au or 0419 945 298.Skills MatchSign in and update your profile to get insights into how your skills match this job.Your application will include responses to the following questions:Which statement best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years of experience do you have as a maintenance manager?Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?Please include any additional relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent, misleading, or discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr