Maintenance Engineering Manager

At Etex, our purpose is Building better together. Through partnership and collaboration, we are shaping a new future for our industry and helping to build a better future for all. As an Etex teammate, you’ll have the power to shape how people live and work. Our teammates create meaningful connections with customers, partners, and each other. A career with us is a journey of growth, where you’re encouraged to learn, lead, and thrive, supported by our commitment to your development and well-being.

Siniat, a flagship brand of the global leader Etex, is at the forefront of this mission. With the brand promise of being The One, Siniat proudly manufactures and supplies full plasterboard and metal for wall and ceiling systems to the Australian market.

About the Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Beenleigh Plant Manager for our Metal business, this role is ideal for a proven maintenance leader who combines strong technical capability with outstanding people leadership skills. Whether your background is as a degree-qualified engineer or a trade-qualified maintenance professional, your success will come from leading teams, driving reliability, improving plant performance, and building a strong safety culture within a manufacturing environment.

As a key member of the site leadership team, you will be responsible for:

Leading all maintenance and engineering activities across the manufacturing site

Building and developing a high-performing maintenance team focused on safety, reliability and accountability

Driving preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to maximise plant uptime

Leading continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the operation

Managing maintenance planning, scheduling and execution

Delivering capital projects safely, on time and within budget

Managing contractors, permits and compliance requirements

Developing maintenance, engineering and capital expenditure budgets

Optimising spare parts inventory and maintenance systems

Contributing to site leadership, operational performance and strategic planning initiatives

About You

We are looking for a strong leader with a proven track record in Australian manufacturing operations and enjoys driving plant performance, delivering capital projects and delivering continuous improvement initiatives.

To be successful, you will bring

Significant maintenance leadership experience within an Australian manufacturing, processing or heavy industrial environment

Engineering qualifications and/or a trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Fitting & Turning or related discipline

Strong people leadership skills with the ability to build engagement and accountability

Demonstrated success improving equipment reliability, uptime and maintenance performance

Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence

Experience delivering capital projects and managing contractor relationships

Sound understanding of safety, quality and environmental systems within manufacturing

Experience with SAP or CMMS maintenance systems will be highly regarded

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the business

Our Teammate Perks

Etex Australia prioritises professional development, focusing on mentorship and supportive team environments that foster individual growth. Our plethora of global facilities ultimately means your determination could take you anywhere!

Yearly salary reviews

EAP services for you and your family

Reward and recognition program

Paid Parental Leave for you and your partner

Fully supported training provided

* Great culture, supportive team environment; we work together and help each other “enjoy a laugh whilst working hard”

If you are a motivated leader with a passion for safety, reliability and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.  APPLY NOW and become part of a team committed to engineering excellence and manufacturing success.

We are an equal-opportunity workforce committed to using our diverse voices to inspire people around the world to build living spaces that are evermore safe, sustainable, smart, and beautiful.