Maintenance Lead – Production Area (Northgate)

About the role

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Maintenance Lead to own maintenance systems and performance for an assigned production area at its Northgate site in Brisbane. The role focuses on eliminating breakdown losses, driving planned maintenance effectiveness, and building capability within operating teams.

Key responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end area maintenance system (PM/CMMS), manage defect handling, planning, scheduling and maintain a forward forecast of at least three weeks.
• Lead breakdown reduction, loss elimination and root‑cause problem solving, supporting 90‑day loss‑elimination plans.
• Manage workflow governance, planned and unplanned work through CMMS, and own maintenance shutdown planning.
• Supervise allocated maintenance resources, ensure safe, compliant execution and adherence to food safety, environmental, health & safety and ethical policies.
• Coach shift teams and apprentices, participate in daily DDS action plans and drive continuous improvement.
• Control maintenance costs, source materials/spares, raise purchase orders and prepare CAPEX scopes up to USD 50,000.

Required profile

• Trade certification (desirable) and LOTO certification.
• Experience in maintenance within a GMP FMCG environment.
• Proficiency with a CMMS (Mainpac or SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis abilities.
• Effective communication, delegation and supervision skills.

Required skills

• CMMS (Mainpac, SAP)
• Microsoft Office
• LOTO certification
• Pneumatics (level 2)

What we offer

• Social events and regular site gatherings (BBQs, pizza days, etc.)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free parking on factory premises