Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturing
Location: Ipswich, QLD
Salary: Competitive Salary
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift
Join one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers at their flagship processing facility in Ipswich. This is a hands-on, on-the-floor leadership role, ideal for a driven Maintenance Manager who thrives in a high-performance, fast-paced environment.
About the Role: We’re seeking a strong, proactive Maintenance Manager to lead change and drive continuous improvement across a large, high-volume manufacturing operation. With a new leadership team in place and a growing pipeline of business, this is an exciting time to join and make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of 7 direct Supervisor reports across the maintenance department.
• Ensure plant reliability and uptime through effective planning and response strategies.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and performance on the production floor.
• Identify and implement process improvements across maintenance systems and workflows.
• Manage high-pressure situations with confidence and professionalism.

About You:

• Proven leadership experience in a large-scale food or FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical background – ideally trade qualified or with engineering credentials.
• Able to lead teams through change and motivate others to perform at their best.
• Skilled at managing competing priorities and solving complex maintenance challenges.
• Open to candidates from a variety of food or manufacturing sectors – leadership and technical capability are key.

Ready to take the next step in your leadership career?
Apply now to explore this rare opportunity in a thriving and supportive manufacturing environment