Manager Facility Management & Maintenance

Lead engineering, maintenance and facilities for a global leader in collagen proteins. Senior leadership role with real ownership of plant reliability, shutdowns, budgets and capital projects. Competitive salary package plus superannuation, an Employee Assistance Program and annual health checks. Career development across GELITA’s international network of more than 20 sites. Live and work in Queensland’s beautiful Scenic Rim - around an hour from Brisbane.

Founded in 1875, the GELITA Group is a global leader in collagen proteins – gelatine, collagen and collagen peptides – employing more than 2,900 people across more than 20 sites on six continents. With a strong international presence and deep scientific expertise, we deliver natural collagen protein solutions to the food, health and nutrition markets, as well as the pharmaceutical and medical industries. Our products also enable a broad range of innovative technical applications – all guided by one shared purpose: Improving Quality of Life.

This full-time, permanent position is based at our manufacturing facility in Josephville, in Queensland’s picturesque Scenic Rim - approximately 90 km south of Brisbane and within easy reach of the Gold Coast.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on engineering leader to join us as our Manager Facility Management & Maintenance Australia and take ownership of our site’s engineering, maintenance and facility management functions at Josephville. In this role, you will drive equipment reliability, plant performance and continuous improvement, ensuring maintenance and engineering activities are carried out safely, efficiently and in compliance with WHS legislation and relevant regulations and standards. You will lead a skilled team of employees and contractors, proactively managing maintenance requirements to minimise equipment breakdowns and operational disruptions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee engineering, maintenance, workshops, utilities and facility operations to ensure safe, reliable and efficient site performance.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs, minimise equipment breakdowns and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Plan, budget and coordinate the annual plant shutdown and ongoing maintenance activities.
• Ensure plant equipment complies with WHS legislation and Australian Standards.
• Lead, develop and engage the Engineering and Maintenance team, ensuring clear responsibilities, appropriate training and a strong culture of safety, accountability and teamwork.
• Provide timely maintenance support to Production, Farm, Quality and Administration.
• Prepare and manage maintenance budgets, capital expenditure plans and monthly and annual management reports.
• Support capital projects, engineering improvements and plant upgrades in collaboration with the Project Team.
• Manage engineering contractors and suppliers in conjunction with the Procurement Manager.
• Contribute to internal, external and customer audits, ensuring compliance requirements are met and corrective actions implemented.
• Collaborate with Senior Management and Operations to achieve business objectives, improve operational efficiency and support continuous improvement.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required to meet business needs.

About You

You are a proactive, hands-on leader who takes ownership, thrives on a varied workload and enjoys bringing people together to solve problems. You lead by example on safety, communicate clearly and respectfully at every level, and bring a flexible, practical approach to keeping a busy plant running at its best. You will also bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering, or a trade background combined with substantial maintenance management experience.
• Proven experience leading maintenance and engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Sound technical knowledge of process plant and utilities.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, capital projects, shutdowns and contractors.
• Working knowledge of WHS legislation, food safety standards and audit requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and computerised maintenance management systems.
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail with excellent organisational abilities.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently.
• Full Australian working rights and a current driver’s licence.

Why work for GELITA?

• Full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary package plus superannuation.
• Be part of a global leader in gelatine and collagen solutions.
• Shape the future of our site through capital projects, plant upgrades and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy a supportive, collaborative regional and global team environment.
• Ongoing development through our GROW learning platform, coaching, mentoring and global development programs.
• Your wellbeing matters – Employee Assistance Program and annual health checks.
• A workplace where safety and quality come first.
• Contribute to natural, sustainable products made on circular-economy principles.
• Enjoy the Scenic Rim lifestyle - and leave the city traffic behind.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GELITA is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, genders, ages, cultures and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.