Supervisor Maintenance, Australia
At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in science, art, and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers and we will be better with you.
Sensient Australia is a leading developer, producer and supplier of natural and synthetic flavour and colour systems for customers around the country and within the Asia Pacific Region. The Company's high-performance products play a central role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
We are seeking a proactive Maintenance to drive operational excellence. You will ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient workplace by leading facility maintenance activities and championing Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs to build a world-class safety culture. This opportunity is 100% office-based at our Keysborough office.
Ready to take on a dual challenge? Apply today to ensure our operations run safely, efficiently, and reliably!
You Will Do:
Maintenance Operations
- Lead facility and equipment maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operations while meeting compliance standards.
- Manage and optimize the Maintenance Software alongside the Operations Manager.
- Supervise, schedule, and coordinate shop floor maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime.
- Maintain detailed records and monitor equipment performance to identify improvement opportunities.
- Oversee the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program and assist with maintenance budgeting and spare parts control.
- Allocate tasks and coordinate external contractors.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, TPM) and Capital project activities.
Safety, Health, Environment & Quality
- Drive the EHS culture by coordinating Work Health Safety (WHS) inductions and emergency preparedness.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and WHS compliance activities.
- Lead incident reporting, corrective action tracking, and assist with return-to-work processes.
- Prepare and review WHS training materials while assisting the Production Manager to identify and reduce risks.
You Will Bring:
- Proven experience in plant maintenance and EHS management.
- Certificate IV in Environment, Health and Safety is desirable
- Trade or technical qualification in mechanical or have experience in managing and scheduling maintenance activities
- With at least 5-7 years of related working experience, desirably in FMC
- With good analytical / engineering problem solving skills and a hands-on attitude
What You will Get:
- An opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues onsite 5-days per week.
- Excellent compensation, benefit offering, and development opportunities.
- A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.
About Sensient:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
About Sensient Flavors:
Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.
SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Australia without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
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