Engineering and Reliability Manager - YATALA
On-site · Ormeau, Queensland, Australia
Job Summary
Engineering and Reliability Manager role at a fast-growing FMCG manufacturing site in Yatala/Ormeau. Lead and develop the Engineering and Reliability team, oversee maintenance activities, contractors, and labour resources to maximise site performance and minimise downtime. Drive reliability, asset performance, and continuous improvement initiatives; deliver the site's Reliability Maturity Strategy and 3-Year Master Plan; manage engineering budgets and critical spare parts; lead site capital projects; partner with Operations, Quality and Safety to improve productivity, safety and quality outcomes; ensure compliance with safety and legislative requirements. Hands-on leader with practical, floor-focused approach; RCA experience (5 Whys/Fishbone) highly regarded; CMMS experience and maintenance planning/budget control are essential; Electrical trade or engineering qualifications or equivalent professional experience required. The role offers opportunity for broader leadership progression within a growing global pet-food manufacturing business; includes opportunities for internal mobility and leadership training.
Required Qualifications
- Electrical trade or engineering qualifications or equivalent professional experience in the field of engineering is essential
- Experience managing maintenance operations utilising CMMS
- Experience managing contractors, labour hire and cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong leadership experience within Engineering, Maintenance or Reliability
- Ability to lead and develop the Engineering and Reliability team; hands-on; visible on the floor
- RCA experience using 5 Whys/Fishbone highly regarded
- Comprehensive understanding of maintenance planning and budget control
- Knowledge of site capital projects delivery; ability to drive reliability improvements
- Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or complex manufacturing environments
- Compliance with safety and legislative requirements
- Strong problem-solving and solutions-focused mindset
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