Maintenance Lead

Abbott · Waikato, New Zealand

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Role summary

Abbott seeks a Maintenance Lead to oversee equipment operations and maintenance strategy at a nutrition manufacturing facility in Pokeno, Waikato. The role involves leading maintenance teams, planning preventative and corrective activities, coordinating breakdown resolution, and driving continuous improvement across the plant.

What they're looking for

Mechanical or Electrical NZQA Level 4 trade qualification or equivalent
CMMS software experience
Strong team coaching and staff development capabilities
Effective maintenance planning, scheduling, and prioritization skills
Problem-solving and root cause analysis expertise
Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management ability
Knowledge of maintenance systems, safety, and compliance requirements

What you'll be doing

Lead, mentor, and develop operational and technical maintenance staff
Plan and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance activities site-wide
Coordinate with Production and other Maintenance Leads on work execution
Manage equipment breakdown response and internal/external resource coordination
Identify and eliminate maintenance-related operational losses

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