Maintenance Manager (Gosford)

- Senior leadership role in a large-scale, 24/7 manufacturing setting
- Lead maintenance, engineering, and capital projects across a complex site
- Competitive salary + 10% STI Maintenance Manager – Somersby, NSW About The Role At our Hebel site in Somersby, you'll be part of a high-performing, industrial operation where reliability, safety, and output matter. This isn't a desk job — it's a role for someone who knows how to lead from the front and keep a plant running. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for the full maintenance and engineering function across a large, multi-line manufacturing site. You’ll lead a sizeable team (direct and indirect), manage a busy capital pipeline, and ensure plant performance, safety, and cost targets are met — without compromise. This is a Monday–Friday role with real-world expectations: being available when needed, supporting shutdowns, and staying close to the operation. Key Responsibilities
- Leading the maintenance and engineering function across two production lines
- Driving a strong safety culture aligned to WSHE standards — non-negotiable
- Managing maintenance budgets, forecasting, and cost control
- Planning and executing shutdowns and ongoing maintenance schedules
- Delivering improvements in plant reliability and OEE
- Leading (including Engineers) and overseeing a broader maintenance crew
- Managing service contractors and ensuring full compliance with safety standards
- Delivering a significant pipeline of capital projects
- Embedding preventative maintenance programs
- Establishing and maintaining spare parts strategies and CMMS (SAP preferred)
- Supporting environmental compliance (wastewater, discharge, system controls)
- Driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency across the site About You
- Proven Maintenance Manager (or similar) experience in heavy industry or manufacturing (FMCG, building materials, mining, etc.)
- Strong leadership capability — able to drive performance, accountability, and cultural change
- Hands‑on approach — visible on the floor, not just behind a desk
- Experience working in unionised or complex industrial environments
- Solid background in shutdown planning, breakdown management, and prioritisation under pressure
- Demonstrated experience delivering capital projects
- Strong safety leadership track record
- Mechanical or Electrical background (trade or engineering) highly regarded
- Experience with SAP or similar CMMS
- Exposure to lean/continuous improvement (5S, CI mindset)
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and get things done Perks
- Market-competitive salary package + 10% Short Term Incentive (STI)
- A collaborative and supportive leadership culture
- Career development and progression opportunities across our national business
- On‑the‑job learning, training, and upskilling opportunities
- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- 52 weeks superannuation paid during parental leave
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Long‑term career stability with a respected Australian manufacturing leader
- Access to our FLARE benefit discounts How To Apply Just click on the Apply for this job button. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and you see yourself in this role, we'd love to hear from you! To find out more about us, visit We have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the wellbeing of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre‑employment medical including drug and alcohol screening and a background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rwev9