We are Lactalis Australia Here at Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together.
And, we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do.
At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,200 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.
Pillar brands such as Paul's, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.
Our Opportunity Reporting to the Maintenance Manager this role is based at our Lidcombe site.
This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of mechanical maintenance resources including, covering plant and equipment repairs, maintenance and installations.
Main responsibilities will include but will not be limited to: Direct responsibility for supervision of all Lactalis trades employees and contractors reporting to this role, including but not limited to rostering, timesheets, performance management, and training.
Ensure completion of planned and unplanned works as required to ensure reliable operation of all areas of the factory, ensuring minimum plant down time.
Provide technical support and oversight of day to day maintenance operations to ensure timely and accurate maintenance response.
Ensure Maintenance activities are carried out within the allocated maintenance budget.
Ensure that an adequate stock of mechanical spares are kept on site to meet reasonable requirements.
Provide after-hours support to site as required to ensure continued operation (on a roster basis).
Proactively focus on continuous improvement in Safety, Quality and Efficiency by participating in site project work, either at site level or Capex level.
Provide effective communication within the maintenance department and with all other departments.
Mentoring of direct reports to ensure continued development of people and skills.
Continuously develop personal technical and management skills.
Ensure compliance with the relevant standards.
Complete all tasks and duties as reasonably requested by management.
Pro-actively seek continuous improvement opportunities within the business.
In return we offer an exciting career challenge for you to make an immediate impact, career growth opportunities, competitive salary package and a team orientated and fast paced work environment committed to succeeding.
If you have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role please submit your application, including current resume by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts.
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