Are you a career-minded Maintenance Planner wanting to develop your career in the FMCG/Manufacturing world? 

Do you want to work close to home in a business that is both stable and growing?

We have an exceptional opportunity for you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic Maintenance Planner to join our dynamic team at our busy Ingleburn Manufacturing site. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation and optimisation of our plant maintenance activities as we strive to expand our mission to create a world where every pet, every day, is eating fresher and living better.  With a detailed-oriented approach, the Maintenance Planner will coordinate and schedule maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability and performance.

You will be working in a team that is passionate about doing things well and working together to achieve our goals. No two days will be the same, but with a team that believes in working together, you will have the support you need to ensure our equipment runs efficiently and effectively.

About Your Role

• Develop and maintain detailed maintenance plans and schedules for routine preventive maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate with various departments to prioritise and execute maintenance work orders effectively.
• Ensure all planned maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and standards.
• Utilise CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) to track, schedule, and report maintenance activities.
• Analyse equipment performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Assist in managing spare parts inventory, ensuring availability for scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operational teams to develop effective maintenance strategies.

What Will Help You Succeed

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning or a related role in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with CMMS software and maintenance scheduling tools.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• A proactive mindset and attention to detail in problem-solving and planning.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations applicable to maintenance activities.
• Relevant technical qualifications or equivalent experience is preferred.

What We’re About

Welcome to RPF, where we believe in keeping it Real.

Since 1994, we have been Australia and New Zealand’s pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition. Our story is one of passion for a better way to care for pets, a belief in fresher nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to delivering this to pet parents and pets worldwide.

We're dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference.
Real means fresher ingredients and fresher methods. We'll never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things. We compete in every pet category and channel, creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Nature’s Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, and Love ‘Em & Fussy Cat!

Since the establishment of RPF, we have grown to over 900 people across Australia and New Zealand, China, Southeast Asia, and Europe.
With the pet industry growing rapidly (a $15 billion industry!) and pets becoming increasingly important in our lives and homes, this is a unique opportunity to be a part of our remarkable growth story and advance your career.

Why Join Us?

Do work that matters. We’re pioneering in a new area of pet food, always striving for fresher. We’re restless, creating a better life for our pets.

Make an impact and change the game. You won’t be another ‘cog in the wheel’ here. We give full trust and autonomy for you to do your best work – and to make a real difference. Do you have a great idea for a new product or system improvement? We’re all ears!

Growing and global. We’re growing fast! We now have a global presence across APAC and Europe regions, and we’re only getting started! Work with a pack of awesome, genuine people who are passionate about what they do.

Grow your career with us. We’re big believers in lifelong learning. You’ll be given access to LinkedIn Learning, plus opportunities for internal mobility and leadership training to fast-track your career.

Pets are part of our family: Access our Pawrental leave when you adopt a new cat or dog, pet carer, and compassionate leave.

Generous perks including a day off for your anniversary, product discounts, volunteering days to help the community, novated leases, a rewards program, and parental leave!

What’s Next?

If you're ready to unleash your potential and make a real difference in the booming pet industry, then we want to hear from you!
Should you be successful for an interview you can expect:
An initial phone screen followed by 2 face-to-face interviews at a minimum
A request for 2 references
A Pre-Employment Medical

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity’s not a buzzword here, it’s in our DNA. Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better. That’s why we’re committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills. If you need any reasonable adjustments, accessibility assistance, or would like to note which pronouns you use at any stage of our hiring process, just contact us at accommodations: careers@realpetfoodco.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note: NO agencies will be considered during this process. We encourage you to refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles