Maintenance Manager - Somersby, NSW
- Senior leadership role in a large-scale, 24/7 manufacturing environment
- Lead maintenance, engineering, and capital projects across a complex site
- Competitive salary + 10% STI
At CSR, we're building a better future together.
We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and New Zealand, and we are all collaborating every single day towards a shared purpose - 'Building solutions for a better future'. As a leading Australian Manufacturing business, we're at the forefront of developing innovative, sustainable, and high performing building products and systems.
At CSR, we put people first. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive working environment that enables everyone to feel valued, grow and truly thrive. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for everyone and welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities, and life stage.
About the role
At our Hebel site in Somersby, you'll be part of a high-performing, industrial operation where reliability, safety, and output matter. This isn't a desk job - it's a role for someone who knows how to lead from the front and keep a plant running.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for the full maintenance and engineering function across a large, multi-line manufacturing site.
You'll lead a sizeable team (direct and indirect), manage a busy capital pipeline, and ensure plant performance, safety, and cost targets are met - without compromise.
This is a Monday-Friday role with real-world expectations: being available when needed, supporting shutdowns, and staying close to the operation.
Key responsibilities
- Leading the maintenance and engineering function across two production lines
- Driving a strong safety culture aligned to WSHE standards - non-negotiable
- Managing maintenance budgets, forecasting, and cost control
- Planning and executing shutdowns and ongoing maintenance schedules
- Delivering improvements in plant reliability and OEE
- Leading (including Engineers) and overseeing a broader maintenance crew
- Managing service contractors and ensuring full compliance with safety standards
- Delivering a significant pipeline of capital projects
- Embedding preventative maintenance programs
- Establishing and maintaining spare parts strategies and CMMS (SAP preferred)
- Supporting environmental compliance (wastewater, discharge, system controls)
- Driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency across the site
About you
This role suits someone who's come up through maintenance the traditional way - trade or engineering - and knows how to run a plant, not just talk about it. This opportunity has the genuine scope to make an impact.
- Proven Maintenance Manager (or similar) experience in heavy industry or manufacturing (FMCG, building materials, mining, etc.)
- Strong leadership capability - able to drive performance, accountability, and cultural change
- Hands-on approach - visible on the floor, not just behind a desk
- Experience working in unionised or complex industrial environments
- Solid background in shutdown planning, breakdown management, and prioritisation under pressure
- Demonstrated experience delivering capital projects
- Strong safety leadership track record
- Mechanical or Electrical background (trade or engineering) highly regarded
- Experience with SAP or similar CMMS
- Exposure to lean/continuous improvement (5S, CI mindset)
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and get things done
We strive to support your professional and personal growth. Here are some of the perks you'll enjoy as part of the CSR team:
- Competitive salary package + 10% Short Term Incentive (STI)
- A collaborative and supportive leadership culture
- Career development and progression opportunities across our national business
- On-the-job learning, training, and upskilling opportunities
- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- 52 weeks superannuation paid during parental leave
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term career stability with a respected Australian manufacturing leader
- Access to our FLARE benefit discounts
How to Apply:
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We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and you see yourself in this role, we'd love to hear from you!
To find out more about us, visit www.csr.com.au
We have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the wellbeing of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening and a background check.
