Job Description
At Tooheys, we're proud of over 150 years of brewing great beer and creating moments that bring people together. Behind every great brew is a world-class engineering team that keeps our operations running safely, efficiently and sustainably.
We're looking for an experienced Utilities & Process Services Leader to lead the critical utilities that keep our brewery operating. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring reliable plant performance while driving continuous improvement, sustainability and operational excellence.
This is a permanent full-time position based at Tooheys Brewery in Lidcombe.
About the role
You'll be responsible for the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of the brewery's utilities and wastewater treatment facilities. You'll lead a team of 6 while partnering closely with other departments to optimise plant performance and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'll be doing
- Lead the safe and reliable operation of site utilities including steam, refrigeration, compressed air, CO₂, electrical distribution, water treatment and wastewater systems.
- Ensure uninterrupted utility supply to support brewing and packaging operations.
- Drive plant performance through preventative maintenance, reliability improvements and capital projects.
- Manage operating budgets and optimise utility consumption, chemicals and contractor spend.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and asset management principles.
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, safety standards and engineering governance requirements.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams to deliver site performance objectives.
- Coach, develop and lead a high-performing team while fostering a strong safety and continuous improvement culture.
About you
You'll bring a combination of technical expertise, operational leadership and the ability to influence across a complex manufacturing environment.
- An Engineering or Trades qualification (preferred).
- Experience leading utilities or process services within a manufacturing, food & beverage, pharmaceutical or heavy industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of utilities systems such as steam, refrigeration, water treatment, electrical distribution or wastewater treatment.
- Demonstrated success delivering continuous improvement initiatives and operational performance improvements.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across multiple functions.
- A collaborative leadership style with experience coaching and developing teams.
Why this role?
- Own the utilities that power one of Australia's most iconic breweries
- Lead meaningful change and Influence beyond Engineering
- Develop and inspire a high-performing team
- Enjoy great perks such as product allowances, an onsite gym & onsite bar
Application Closes on Thursday 23rd of July