Maintenance Planner bei Kinrise

Kinrise is a growing, privately owned powerhouse in Australian food manufacturing with some of Australia’s most loved and innovative brands. We describe ourselves as a ‘start up with scale’ and have a burning ambition to grow our business. Formed in 2018 the Kinrise portfolio covers Biscuits, Breakfast, Baking, Bakery, and Snackfood categories and has 40+ years making iconic Australian food, with a rich Australian heritage that’s grounded in family origins.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Maintenance Planner to join our Maintenance team and play a critical role in keeping our operations running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

This role is responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities through FIIX, coordinating contract service providers, supporting the Maintenance team with site maintenance activities, and managing our engineering/maintenance stores including inventory, ordering, and supplier relationships.

What’s in it for You

As the Maintenance Planner, you’ll have the opportunity to shape how maintenance planning and stores management is done on site, influence decisions at multiple levels, and see the direct impact of your work every day on efficiency and reliability.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Lead maintenance planning in CMMS, including BOMs, PMs, equipment histories, KPIs, and compliance reporting.
• Liaise with reliability, production, and contractor teams to ensure timely and effective maintenance execution.
• Plan and oversee major overhaul activities, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Manage engineering stores: inventory accuracy, supplier partnerships, stock control, and 5S-aligned layout.
• Conduct stocktaking, manage critical spares, and ensure availability of parts for scheduled and reactive work.
• Partner with procurement and vendors for cost-effective and timely supply of quality parts.
• Drive continuous improvement through problem-solving, analysis, and best-practice coaching.
• Champion safety by participating in the Kinrise Never Walk By practice and ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 4 years’ experience in maintenance or manufacturing (FMCG preferred).
• Proven experience in stock control and planning.
• Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification essential; Engineering degree or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency in database/CMMS systems (FIIX and SAP highly regarded).
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Team-oriented, values-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.

If you’re someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and is confident rolling up your sleeves to make things happen, this is the role for you.

Why Join Us?

Kinrise is a fast paced, agile business that focuses on your talents and challenges you to perform at your best. An opportunity with us would mean:

• An opportunity to work with leading Australian-made brands and products

• An exciting role in a growing business with a great history and an ambitious growth agenda

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Kinrise is committed to creating an environment that welcomes all, celebrates our diversity in all its forms and fosters an environment of inclusion. We recognise that our unique differences are what sets us apart and how we succeed as a team. We are an equal opportunity employer.