Maintenance Team Leader

at  George Weston Foods

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Mechanical Engineering qualifications – required
• Some electrical experience would be an advantage
• Experience with MEX or other PMO systems and SAP - desirable
• Working knowledge of managing workplace health & safety risks
• Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Able to provide insight and quickly identify a way forward when presented with issues
• Proven experience identifying and deploying process improvements
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to quickly engage with change

ABOUT US:

Our core values underpin everything that we do, and the result is a really special place to work. We have a fun, vibrant and a unique company culture that is founded on our four core values: Safe, Courageous, Trusting and Collaborative.
Mauri is a division of the George Weston Foods (NZ) Limited. We are passionate about all things made with high quality bakery ingredients and Animal Feeds. We are a leading industry supplier, milling over one million tonnes of grain across 14 sites in Australia and New Zealand. With a strong focus on innovation and insights, we align closely with our customers to create products and develop solutions that help their business’ grow.
If you would like to know more about our business, the website is https://www.gwf.com.au/
If you are looking to take that next step in your career, and really want to make a mark in your next role…then look no further. Apply now via our careers page.
Due to the nature of this role, NZ citizens, residents, and those with Open Work Visa’s will be given preference.
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Reporting to the Maintenance and Reliability Supervisor, you will act as a hands-on team leader of our maintenance team, ensuring high quality maintenance services are provided in a timely, efficient, and cooperative manner. This role will ensure expenditure on maintenance services is managed effectively and is conducted in compliance with statutory requirements.
We are looking for a natural people leader who loves being hands-on with the tools as well as guide and mentor a team of 3 to 4 maintenance fitters. You will have excellent time management and prioritization skills, be well organized and safety conscious.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Operations management – daily people and workflow management aligned with priorities and maintenance schedule.
• Preventive maintenance – overall responsibility of the MEX PMO system, planning and executing preventive maintenance schedule.
• Routine maintenance – assist in developing and implementing best practice maintenance management and operational systems.
• Emergency repairs and maintenance – prioritise and carry out necessary repairs to ensure production work recommences quickly.
• Machinery overhauls – plan for scheduled shutdown of equipment for modifications or overhauls whilst ensuring production targets stay on track.
• Health and Safety – ensure that all works and equipment maintenance are carried out safely, compliantly and in line with GWF policies and procedures.
• Reporting and administration – daily/weekly/monthly reporting and administration as required.