Facilities Manager

Working with Us:

ARYZTA is an international food company headquartered in Switzerland, holding a leading global position in B2B bakery industry across Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. Catering to widely diverse customer channels including grocery, convenience, quick-service restaurants, bakeries, and foodservice, ARYZTA employs approximately 9,000 people around the world. 

In Australia & New Zealand our thriving business operates across four cutting-edge industrial bakeries in VIC, NSW and New Zealand, supported by large scale distribution centres in key locations and fuelled by the dedication and passion of our employees. 

ARYZTA is for people who are passionate about what they do and doing it well. We take pride in our high quality, delicious food and in our leading position as the world's number one frozen bakery. 

The Opportunity:

Are you an experienced Facilities/Utilities Manager with a passion for ensuring seamless operations in a dynamic environment?  We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Facilities Manager for ARYZTA's Liverpool Site in NSW, with occasional responsibilities for the regional Head Office at Chullora NSW.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Facilities Manager will play a key role in managing all services and facilities that support the core operations of our ARYZTA Liverpool Site. Your responsibilities will include daily operations and strategic planning with a strong emphasis on Health & Safety, Food Safety and legislative compliance.

Key Accountabilities:

Safety

• Maintain a high level of safety awareness by ensuring that all plant, equipment, and personnel, both permanent and contracted, comply with the company’s safety, housekeeping and environmental standards.
• Provide specific documentation relevant to activities performed in accordance with ARYZTA’s health and safety policies.
• Effectively manage suppliers to ensure they are accountable for their safety, their employees or contactors safety as well as for the equipment and services provided.

Facilities and Services

• Oversee and administer all building maintenance and utility services necessary for supporting the Liverpool facilities 24/7 operations.
• Coordinate and supervise scheduled work, actively participating in the facilitation of Liverpool’s preventative maintenance program ensuring proper documentation and timely execution.
• Prioritise and manage issues as they arise, liaise and coordinate with key stakeholders to support planned works and favourable outcomes.
• Develop comprehensive plans addressing both short and long-term improvement needs for the Liverpool Site.
• Effective budget management to meet agreed-upon business outcomes.

Resource Management

• Calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to ensure optimal value for money.
• Monitor and address facility conditions, enhancing site security, presentation, preparedness and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Proactively review work backlog, allocating appropriate priority to critical activities.
• Ensure the building and surrounds meets health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with all relevant legislation.
• Maintain compliance with Building Codes of Australia (BCA) that supports legislative and insurance requirements.

People and Relationships

• Cultivate and manage effective working relationships and communication with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Coordinate necessary staff and contractors to effectively support scheduled maintenance.
• Manage communication between engineering and operations to ensure timely resolution on equipment issues.

Procedural

• Ensure adherence and compliance to all ARYZTA Policies & Procedures including Financial, Quality, GMP, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) policies.
• Develop and present progress reports, proposals and relevant documentation as required.

About you:

We are looking for a Facilities Manager who is a do-er, has a customer-focused mindset, a commitment to accountability, and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.

The successful candidate will also bring:

• Trade qualification, mechanical or electrical, and/or tertiary qualification in Engineering.
• Ideally 5 years+ experience in a maintenance, manufacturing, food production or constructions environment.
• Prior Facilities management experience will be highly regarded.
• Experience with compressed air systems, HVAC&R, Boilers and Steam, Plumbing, Fire Systems, and Site Security.
• Experience in directly coordinating external contractors with safety as a priority.
• Great communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications - Outlook, Excel & Word.
• Working knowledge of CMMS maintenance software (MEX).
• Strong problem-solving and reasoning skills, with the ability to perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining safety and quality standards under tight timeframes.
• Good financial management skills, including the ability to manage budgets and identify budget risks to the business.

In return to your experience, we offer:

• A competitive remuneration package including performance incentive plan.
• Autonomy and scope for career development.
• The opportunity to work in an exciting and complex manufacturing engineering environment and along-side some of the most talented people in the industry.
• The job stability that comes with a global employer that puts people first.
• Work for an award-winning Employer of Choice that offers a supportive working culture and an inclusive team environment.

Your Application:

Join us in contributing to the successful and safe operation of our Liverpool Site and Chullora office and play a crucial role in our continued growth.

If you are ready to take this career defining opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter online or email ANZ.recruitment@aryzta.com for more information.

ARYZTA is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.