Target Business Services
Location: 84 Biloela St Villawood NSW 2163
Salary: $85,000 plus 11.5% superannuation
Our client, Hugo’s Chocolates Pty Ltd. trading as Hugo's is a leading manufacturer of high-quality confectionery products, specializing in the production of premium chocolates. The company is well-regarded in the industry for its commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence in chocolate making.
The client is looking to fill a full-time position for a skilled and experienced Facilities Manager for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the company's facilities. This role included overseeing the maintenance, safety, and operational management of the company's physical assets, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
You will be involved with all aspects of the Hugo’s risk management, including ensuring all necessary risk assessments are completed and the necessary checks are in place to meet all audit requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma with at least 3 years’ experience in similar role
What you will be responsible for:
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers and service providers, including establishing and maintaining contracts for the provision of relevant services e.g. cleaning, waste removal, pest control etc. whilst ensuring the provision of the best levels of service.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company's facilities, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
• Manage maintenance schedules and service contracts for all equipment and facilities.
• Implement and monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Lead risk management initiatives, including conducting and ensuring timely completion of all necessary risk assessments.
• Coordinate facility upgrades, repairs, and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and operational disruptions.
• Work closely with department heads to ensure facilities meet the needs of production, warehousing, and administrative teams.
• Ensure all audit requirements related to facilities management are met.
• Develop and manage the facilities budget, optimizing costs and resources while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Monitor and manage energy consumption, implementing sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and operational costs.
• Oversee security measures to safeguard the company’s physical assets, ensuring proper protocols for access control, surveillance, and emergency preparedness.
• Negotiate with vendors and service providers to ensure cost-effective and high-quality services for maintenance, repairs, and equipment procurement.
• Manage and implement cost effective solutions to facilities maintenance.
• Ensure HACCP compliance
This is a key role, definitely poised for growth and significant career progression. In return for your excellent work ethic and productivity, you will be rewarded with a professional team orientated culture with excellent mentors/colleagues.
Skills, experience and attributes:
• Proven experience in facilities management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations, industry standards, and risk management practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems and building services
• Ability to understand and interpret contractual and statutory documentation
• A commitment to continuous process improvement
Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted and your application will be treated as strictly confidential.
To apply for this position, email your resume to
[email protected].