Facilities and Maintenance Manager

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About Us

Founded in 1924, Woolworths Group is Australia's largest retailer with more than 3,000 stores across Australia and New Zealand employing more than 195 000 people. Woolworths Group manages some of Australia's most recognised and trusted brands including Woolworths, Caltex Woolworths, Countdown, Dan Murphy's, BWS, Langtons, Cellarmasters, Big W, and ALH.  

We endeavour to create a world class experience for our customers across all of our stores and platforms. From retail operations at the heart of every community in Australia to commercial and expertise support functions that operate globally we’re a large company with a heart - our people are everything.

Facilities and Maintenance Manager

We are seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Manager to join our Sydney National Distribution Centre. 

• Located - Sydney National DC: Yennora, New South Wales

About The Role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Facilities and Maintenance Manager who will be responsible for the effective management of all Woolworths assets at the Distribution Centre. Key responsibilities will also include effective leadership of the maintenance team and contractor management, sustainability of services in line with Company policies and the needs of the operation.

• Ensure the provision of effective maintenance support to the DC that is responsive to scheduled and unscheduled service and repair needs

• Manage maintenance and repair costs in line with budget and forecast

• Ensure National contracts are executed in line with business requirements and to acceptable standards

• Ensure that site preventative maintenance schedule is maintained and executed in line with regulatory, manufacturer, lease requirements and standards

• Compile and maintain service records for building, plant and services

• Identify the planned maintenance requirements for site based on forecasted inbound and outbound volumes and adjust to ensure continued service level is maintained

• Provide details to site of equipment and plant failures in a timely manner to ensure service level continuation

• Report on improper use or non-standard damage to plant or equipment with recommendations on remedial actions

• Provide equipment inspection report on all accident investigations when plant and equipment is involved

• Oversee the effective sourcing and management of spare/repair parts & maintenance supplies and authorise associated spend

• Support with on site investigations and audits where required

• Manage maintenance/repair contractors and staff in line with SWMS; work permits, cost and standards

• Review and issue work permits for activities carried out on site, ensuring that works are aligned with

• SWMS, Company policies, relevant regulations and standards

• Provide input into site budget on maintenance and repair requirements including projected end of life replacements

• Engagement of landlord or managing agent regarding repairs, installation of equipment and end of life replacements for consent

• Report on variation to forecast and budget providing input into drivers and costs

• Provide continuous improvement recommendations and input

• Where required; support or lead on site projects, completing required documentation and comply with relevant governance forums

About You

WOW people are great people. Whether we’re learning new things, seizing the initiative, or winning together our customers are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re the sort of individual who takes accountability and strives to always do the right thing for each other, our communities, our customers, and our business then we ought to connect.

To be successful you will demonstrate the below skills and experience:

• Operational and people leadership experience working in Supply Chain or Manufacturing environments

• Experience in delivering results cross-functionally, in a complex, matrix environment

• Background in engineering or maintenance planning and execution  

• Understanding of DC cost drivers and the ability to influence stakeholders to drive business outcomes

• Experienced at leading and implementing change

• Experience with leading Continuous Improvement methodologies and Reliability Centred Maintenance understanding preferrable

• Knowledge of relevant WHS and RTW legislation

• Extensive experience in FMCG, Distribution, manufacturing, retail, people and contract management

• Engineering qualified or equivalent facilities management experience with trade background

• Experience in contractor management

• Experience with maintenance management software (eg MEX, Maximo, Maintenance Connection)

• Experience in or understanding of Supply Chain operations or similar Manufacturing operations