Maintenance Team Lead
Job no: 40000102
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney - West
Job Title: Maintenance Team Leader – Visy Fibre Division
Location: Smithfield, NSW
Reports to: NSW Reliability Manager
Division: Fibre Packaging
Join Our Team as a Maintenance Team Leader
Are you a hands-on leader with a strong technical background in maintenance? Visy is looking for an experienced Maintenance Team Leader to oversee our Smithfield manufacturing facility's Maintenance Department. This role is pivotal in driving operational efficiency, plant reliability, and team success in a dynamic environment dedicated to sustainable packaging solutions.
The Opportunity
As the Maintenance Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for leading the maintenance team to achieve high standards in safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency within our corrugated board manufacturing plant. Reporting to the NSW Reliability Manager, you’ll drive maintenance excellence, from preventive schedules to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant reliability and reduce downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with Visy’s OHS, GMP, and risk management standards, championing a safety-first culture and implementing effective preventative measures.
- Operational Efficiency: Plan and oversee preventive maintenance schedules, coordinate major repairs, and continuously improve maintenance processes to optimize uptime and productivity.
- Inventory Management: Manage critical spares inventory effectively, ensuring availability for high-demand maintenance requirements.
- Technical Leadership: Address skill gaps, strengthen team technical competencies, and provide guidance to the trades team, maintaining a high standard of performance and addressing non-compliance proactively.
- Collaboration & Problem Solving: Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues affecting plant performance, implementing data-driven solutions to improve productivity and reliability.
What You’ll Bring
- Trade qualified as Electrician or Fitter, with hands-on leadership experience, ideally within Corrugated, FMCG, or other manufacturing sectors.
- Proven track record in maintenance team management, with a focus on continuous improvement and results-driven leadership.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities, with experience in optimizing maintenance practices and driving plant performance.
What’s In It For You
- Competitive salary package and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Work with a dedicated team in a forward-thinking company committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Ready to Lead and Innovate?
If you’re passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a business that values progress, sustainability, and teamwork, we want to hear from you! Contact Johnny Morgan at johnny.morgan@visy.com and Apply Now to join our Visy team.
Additional Information
Employment with Visy is contingent on passing a criminal history check, pre-employment medical, and drug & alcohol testing. Visy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. Applicants must have full working rights for Australia.
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