Regional Maintenance Manager, Vic

Lineage Logistics is the world’s largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider. We have a global network of over 400 facilities totalling over 2 billion cubic feet which spans 19 countries across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America.

With more than 22,000 dedicated employees, we serve customers across the food and perishable industries from Fortune 500 companies to growing regional food producers. Lineage was listed as number 17 on CNBC’s 2021 Disrupter 50 List, the No 1. Data Science company, and 23rd overall, on Fast Company’s 2019 list of The World’s Most Innovative Companies, in addition to being included on Fortune’s Change the World list in 2020. 

Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

The Asia Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore, with approximately 2000 employees.

As we maintain the momentum of our transformation and growth program in the region, we are now looking to appoint a talented and people focused Regional Maintenance Manager in Melbourne to support the maintenance team across our facilities in Victoria. Reporting to the National Facilities Manager, your role will primarily centre around leading with purpose and showcasing our values – safety, trust, respect, innovation and servant leadership. 

Below, we’ll talk about the technical aspects of the role as well as the required skill set and experience we need to set you up for success. What is most important, however, is the value you place on people – how you support them, build trust and engagement and help them with their development and career aspirations. Ultimately, our business is about our people – keeping them safe and creating a culture where they can do their best work.

You’ll lead a small team of Facilities Supervisors and Coordinators, Electricians and Fitters/Welders and work closely with a whole range of internal and external stakeholders and customers. It’s a diverse, multi-faceted role which will afford you the opportunity to build your networks across the business.

Key KPIs/Deliverables include, but are not limited to:

Reporting all major faults, incidents, hazards & near misses

Working in accordance with Company Risk Management & OH&S manuals

Ensuring any plant or equipment faults are logged after 24 hours of impairment results

Ensuring systems, building and equipment are serviced and repaired to relevant standards and regulations required by the company and by law

Managing the P&L for Planned & Unplanned maintenance

Maintaining full operational requirements – MHE, racking, docks, refrigeration plant temperature monitoring and logs, buildings and grounds

Accountability for controlling costs for the P&L and communicating overspends with National Facilities Manager

Developing people to meet both their career and organisational goals

Dedication to meeting the expectations & requirements of internal and external customers

To be successful, you will have:

10 years plus experience in a similar role (industry experience is preferable)

Qualifications in either trade, safety or engineering or equivalent technical experience

Experience leading teams

Exceptional administration & IT skills (MS Office, MEX etc)

Experience with Maintenance Management Software

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

A proven track record of customer service, problem solving and positively influencing outcomes

What’s exciting about this opportunity?

You can look forward to working with one of the most respected leaders in our Australian business who will provide you with the benefit of his experience, wisdom and humour! In addition, you can play an important role in making this a great place to work – we believe everyone has the right to work in a safe and respectful environment – and while this is everyone’s responsibility, one of our key values is servant leadership and that’s where you come in. Performance comes from engagement, which comes from great leadership.

We also have incredible growth plans to support your long-term growth aspirations, access to training programs for both you and your team and a commitment to do our utmost to help you continue to be a great leader.

Lineage Logistics is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Our Purpose: Transform the food supply-chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

Our Vision: To be the world’s most dynamic temperature-controlled logistics company

Our Values: Safe, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold & Servant Leadership. 

This role is currently open to currently employees of Lineage Logistics only. If you would like to join the National Facilities team, please submit your CV as a  PDF attachment. We would love to hear from you!