Position Snapshot
Location: Blayney, NSW
Duration: Full time, permanent
3+ years’ experience relevant to this role
Position Summary
At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. It drives everything we do. In fact, our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care and we're proud of that. If you share our passion and are looking for a new opportunity and this role is what you’re looking for then we want to hear from you.
An exciting opportunity currently exists for a Maintenance Scheduler to join the Engineering team in our Blayney Factory. Maintenance Scheduler is responsible to ensure that all maintenance activities are scheduled and performed in an optimized way, considering all the potential constraints, like available manpower, production schedule, availability of tools and equipment and spare parts, as well as the corresponding prioritization of activities.
A day in the life…
Reporting to the Site Engineering Services Manager and being the main contact for all maintenance activities, key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Support with data in building the maintenance budget (zero base), supported with the foreseen scheduled maintenance in each asset, in line with Guidelines.
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Compile in advance shutdown and Project plans to enable efficient and effective shut down management.
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Creating and maintaining schedules for 4 weeks ahead, for preventative and corrective maintenance tasks, including inspections, servicing, and repairs.
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Actively manage work order backlog to optimal 4–8-week level, for all areas, Wet Plant, Dry Plant, Logistics, Industrial Services, Administrative Areas and Pet Care Centre.
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Liaise with Technical Store and assist in ensuring all parts and components are available for planned work ready for scheduling.
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Coordinating the allocation of resources such as labour, materials, and equipment to ensure efficient execution of maintenance work.
What will make you successful
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Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong professional with a drive to deliver quality outcomes.
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Engineering degree or advanced trade qualifications.
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3+ years’ experience in a technical field, preferably food manufacturing or consumer goods industry (as Technician, Engineering Supervisor, maintenance Engineer, or other similar position)
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Previous experience in planning and coordination of maintenance activities, considering production schedule and other standard activities related to maintenance planning (budget, safety permits, coordination with other operational areas, tracking of maintenance KPI's, etc).
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Exposure to TPM, preventive maintenance planning techniques and maintenance execution.
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Participation in the start-up of technical equipment and/or production lines.
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Self-Management following defined KPIs/Objectives and proactively tracking them.
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Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills and a proven capacity to influence and negotiate to drive high standards of performance and quality.
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Experience with CMMS systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office suite of programs.
Applicants must have full Australian working rights
Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.
Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline at our discretion, so we encourage early applications.
Benefits
You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
In addition, we offer:
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Varied career experiences and personalised development support
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Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
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Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
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Paid parental and partner leave
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Purchase Leave Scheme
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Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
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Discounted Nestlé products
Our Story
At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. We’re dedicated to improving the health and lifestyle of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care. Put simply, we believe a healthy pet makes for a happier home and our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care.
Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.
For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-
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