Join an iconic Australian brand at the heart of South Australia's Barossa Valley.
Maggie Beer Products, known for gourmet pâtés, fruit pastes, cheeses, ice cream, cooking needs and much more, blends the warmth of a family-run business with the opportunities of a corporate group.
We’re seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance operations, ensuring all machinery, equipment, and facilities are efficient, compliant, and future-ready. This is a key leadership role that combines technical expertise with strategic direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor the Maintenance Team, building capability as the business grows.
- Oversee and manage the FIIX maintenance CRM system to ensure efficient maintenance scheduling, visibility and tracking of tasks through the organisation
- Manage maintenance and optimisation of all manufacturing equipment and facilities.
- Oversee installation of new machinery and re-engineer existing systems to improve reliability and productivity.
- Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
- Manage capital budget, engineering operational and site budgets to within specified cost parameters
- Coordinate external contractors and suppliers.
- Collaborate with Production, QA, and NPD teams on equipment design, packaging needs, and new projects.
- Maintain records for audits and ensure compliance with WHS, food safety, and environmental legislation.
- To be involved in and manage site development projects as required
- To ensure that all paperwork and registers are kept up to date, to satisfy any external audits
- To ensure that site water and waste is handled in line with environmental legislation
- To ensure that in the event of machinery breakdown, that machinery is repaired as effectively and efficiently as possible in line with WHS and Quality and Food Safety requirements
- Support site development and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
- Ideally trade qualified in electrical (A class) and mechanical.
- Proven leadership and mentoring experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and time-management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.
Why Work With Us?
Maggie Beer Holdings is proudly Australian-owned, committed to sustainability, community support, and innovation. We offer a safe, flexible, and inclusive workplace where people are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally.
We live by our values:
- Passionate
- Nimble
- Ambitious
- Inclusive
- Community-Focused
If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a growing business that celebrates food, innovation, and people – we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- What are your salary expectations?
Licence/Certification:
- Electrical Licence (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
