Reliability Manager

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Reliability Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing business based in Melbourne. This is a permanent, full-time role focused on leading the maintenance and reliability function to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable site operations.

About the Role: As Reliability Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing and implementing preventative maintenance strategies, supporting capital projects, and driving continuous improvement across the site. You’ll lead a high-performing maintenance team while ensuring strict compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement preventative, corrective, and condition-based maintenance systems
• Lead and support capital project execution aligned with operational goals
• Manage contractor engagement and project delivery
• Oversee maintenance budgets and contribute to site budget planning
• Ensure compliance with WHS, HACCP, GMP, and other audit standards
• Maintain plant safety and ensure safe work practices are followed
• Coach and lead maintenance staff to meet business targets
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of maintenance activities

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or trade qualification (Mechanical/Electrical)
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience, ideally in FMCG or food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of food safety, WHS, and quality systems
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems such as SAP or D365
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage contractors and lead small to medium projects

• Competitive salary package with long-term career prospects
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture