Manager, Reliability

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

About Saputo Dairy Australia:

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

How you will make contributions that matter:

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for ensuring operational excellence? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where reliability is key to success? If so, we invite you to bring your leadership and management skills to drive transformative change as part of our senior leadership team to our Allansford site – 15 minutes from Warrnambool on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria -where you can explore beaches and all that is on offer. We will assist you with a Relocation package for this role.

About the Role:

As a hands-on Reliability Manager, you will have a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our operations. You will lead a dedicated team, implementing strategies that enhance reliability and efficiency, ultimately contributing to our success. Your role will be pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement Strategies: Create robust reliability strategies to maximize equipment uptime and production efficiency.
• Lead and Inspire: Coach and motivate your team to embrace operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Data Analysis: Analyse equipment performance data to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for enhancement.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Initiate projects aimed at reducing downtime, optimizing maintenance practices, and enhancing overall plant reliability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality, and safety teams to ensure seamless operations and adherence to industry best practices.
• Budget Management: Prepare and manage departmental budgets and forecasts.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline, or relevant trade qualifications.
• Experience: Ideally, 10 years of proven experience in the FMCG industry and/or manufacturing sites.
• Leadership Skills: Strong ability to inspire and manage a diverse team.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in reliability engineering principles, including root cause analysis, predictive maintenance, and asset management.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities with a proactive, results-oriented mindset.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across all organizational levels.

What We Offer:

• Relocation Support: We provide relocation assistance to help you transition smoothly to your new role in Allansford and enjoy the lifestyle of the Great Ocean Road.
• Impactful Contributions: The opportunity to make contributions that matter within a multinational, values-led company.
• Growth Opportunities: Learning and development initiatives that allow you to grow in your own way.
• Flexibility: Flexible working options where operationally achievable.
• Competitive Package: A competitive salary package and access to our Employee Share Ownership program and assistance with relocation.

Click Apply to submit your application. Apply as soon as possible as we may progress sooner. Please call Katrina on 0476610917 for a confidential discussion. Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You must have full Australian Working Rights to apply for this role.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.