Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager
Location: Smithfield, NSW
Salary:$150,000 + Super
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday

Join a leading national manufacturing company in a pivotal leadership role where your expertise in maintenance management will drive operational excellence, team performance, and plant reliability.

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Manager to lead our on-site maintenance operations at the Smithfield manufacturing facility. In this key leadership position, you will oversee a team of 10 maintenance professionals, including 2 direct reports, ensuring that all plant equipment and infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and in line with production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• As Maintenance Manager you will lead and manage the maintenance team to ensure the effective execution of both preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
• The Maintenance Manager will develop and implement maintenance strategies that maximise equipment uptime and minimise production disruptions.
• As the Maintenance Manager you'll monitor and improve maintenance KPIs, including downtime, response times, and asset reliability.
• This Maintenance Manager will manage maintenance budgets and ensure cost-effective procurement of spare parts and services.
• The Maintenance Manager will ensure compliance with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Along with the team, this Maintenance Manager will support capital works projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• This Maintenance Manager will liaise with other departments including Production, Engineering, and HSE to ensure maintenance supports broader operational goals.
• Coach and develop team members to build technical capability and foster a strong safety culture.

• Proven experience in a similar Maintenance Manager role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Trade qualification or relevant engineering degree highly desirable.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and mentoring direct reports.
• Excellent understanding of preventative maintenance systems, lean practices, and asset management principles.
• Confident communicator with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems.

• Competitive salary of $150,000 + Superannuation.
• Permanent, full-time position with stable hours – Monday to Friday.
• Leadership opportunity within a reputable national company.
• Supportive and safety-focused work environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.