Maintenance - Maintenance Manager

Ridley has been an integral part of Australian agriculture for over 30 years. Our purpose is to lead animal nutrition by solving the production challenges of today and tomorrow.

We believe:

• Meaningful change happens through meaningful partnerships 
• Feed needs to be viewed as part of an end-to-end Ecosystem 
• Animal Nutrition is the key to more sustainable and profitable farming 

At Ridley, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.  Ridley has been an integral part of Australian agriculture for over 30 years and are dedicated to producing high quality products and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Job Description

Based in Narangba and reporting to the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Manager is tasked with driving a continuous improvement culture that embraces plant efficiency, effectiveness and reliability. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the hands-on management of the maintenance team, servicing and modification of plant and equipment to a safe and operational standard to ensure that the site’s operating requirements and capital improvement projects are achieved, enabling efficient and effective provision of goods and services.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety

• Lead safety initiatives, conduct training and enforce a safe working environment.
• Comply with relevant state OHS/WHS legislation.
• Participate in audits and inspections to maintain compliance with Safety, GMP and HACCP.
• Provide information, instruction, training and supervision to employees and contractors, and ensure use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Control the risk of high-risk activities and work.

People

• Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to the maintenance team.
• Ensure that employees are adequately trained and signed off as competent in their roles.  Audit the SOP/Work instructions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous learning and demonstrate the Ridley values.
• Provide HR line management.

Maintenance

• Plant and equipment maintenance to be undertaken in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and statutory requirements (as applicable) to enable efficient and safe operation.
• Liaise with Production Managers and workers, maintenance workers and engineering employees to ensure issues with plant operation are resolved as rapidly as possible.
• Advance existing preventative maintenance program in Guardian to ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance schedules, inspections and repairs.
• Ensure spare parts inventory is managed effectively through the completion of requisition of supplies and spare parts, and stocktaking activities.
• Ensure all inventory items are stored safely and maintained in working order.
• Under the direction of the Capital Project Manager and site management, work on capital projects and the upgrade of plant as required.
• Lead and support CI activities to reduce complexity and improve reliability.
• Champion root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Identify opportunities to implement or upgrade automation systems to enhance operational efficiency.
• Assist Commercial and Quality functions with resolution of customer complaints.
• Actively support site initiatives in line with Ridley programs, community links, responsible recycling/ waste programs and environmental requirements

Budgeting & Reporting

• Track key performance metrics (KPI’s) and provide regular update.
• Manage the Maintenance budget, including labour, equipment and materials.

Skills and Experience:

• Degree or trade qualification (engineering/mechanical relevant to role).
• Substantial experience working with and supervising a maintenance crew in an industrial (process) environment.
• Drivers Licence.
• Strong people management and leadership skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement of skill development and work performance.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Aptitude to maintain complex process equipment involving process automation.
• Good understanding of enterprise agreements.
• Sound computing skills, efficient in Microsoft Office.
• Forklift License (desirable).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
• Supportive and inclusive work culture.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and reliable individual looking to contribute to a dynamic production team, we encourage you to apply.

Ridley is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.