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Maintenance Manager


Company : Blackbook Recruitment


Location : Ballarat, Victoria


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Blackbook Recruitment provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Blackbook Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$120,000.00/yr - A$150,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from Blackbook RecruitmentRecruitment Consultant @ Blackbook | Engineering & OperationsExciting Opportunity to Join a Leading Australian Manufacturing CompanyWhy Youll Love This Role:Join a top-tier manufacturing business with seven locations across four states, ensuring quality & innovation at every stage.Work with an established infrastructure designed for long-term expansion.Enjoy a competitive salary and excellent career growth opportunities.About the CompanyThis well-known Australian company has been for 85 years, the cornerstone of Australian Manufacturing. With now state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across both city and regional locations nationwide. Proudly still Australian-made, they continue to lead with innovation, quality, and local expertise.They are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Manager to take charge of maintenance operations. This is a key leadership role where you will drive best-practice maintenance and reliability initiatives.The RoleYou''ll will be responsible for:Overseeing all maintenance services at one of the companys largest and most complex sites.Leading a team of 16 directly within the trade team, fostering engagement and professional growth.Identifying and managing asset reliability risks while implementing best-practice maintenance strategies.Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance and efficiency.Developing and executing maintenance strategies to meet key KPIs, including OEE, machine reliability, uptime, and OH&S compliance.Your Experience & SkillsTo be successful in this role, you will have:A relevant Trade Qualification, along with proven leadership experience in maintenance teams.Hands-on experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments such as food, beverage, packaging, or building products.A strong track record in developing and implementing proactive and preventative maintenance strategies.Formal training in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies, including 5S, Lean, and/or Six Sigma.Excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a leadership style that fosters a high-performing team culture.Whats On Offer?A dynamic leadership role in a nationally recognised company.The opportunity to shape and optimise maintenance operations in a high-growth environment.Career progression opportunitiesInterested?For a confidential discussion about this role, contact Matthew Franke at Blackbook Executive on (03) 9823 7421Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManufacturingIndustriesWholesale Building MaterialsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Blackbook Recruitment by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Maintenance Manager roles.Ballarat, Victoria, Australia A$120,000.00-A$150,000.00 3 weeks agoFaculty Operations Manager (Faculty of Health Sciences)Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia 1 day agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr