Projects & Reliability Manager
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From the depths of the ocean to the pinnacles of the world's tallest buildings, Prysmian drives new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth. We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry. Each year, our Company manufactures thousands of KMs of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibres , copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunications sector. Become part of a global network of 30,000 colleagues spanning 50 countries, all committed to connecting the planet's pathways! Reporting to the Plant Director, we are seeking a Reliability & Projects Manager to lead asset performance, maintenance strategy, and capital project delivery at our Dee Why site. You will lead a Maintenance Supervisor (and a team of Trades), and be is responsible for driving plant reliability, improving equipment uptime, and ensuring the successful execution of engineering projects from concept through to commissioning. This includes but not limited managing/supporting: Reliability & Assets: Lead reliability strategy, optimise asset lifecycle, and embed advanced maintenance (TPM, predictive) to maximise uptime Capital Projects: Deliver end-to-end capital projects, ensuring strong governance, cost control, and measurable business outcomes HSEQ: Champion safety, compliance, and risk management, fostering a proactive safety culture Sustainability: Drive initiatives to reduce environmental impact and achieve sustainability targets Cost Management: Own maintenance and project budgets, delivering cost efficiency and savings Operational Excellence: Support continuous improvement, boosting productivity and overall site performance About You :
Requirements
- 5+ years in leadership roles within engineering, maintenance, or manufacturing
- Proven experience delivering capital projects and managing reliability programs
- Experience leading high-performing teams in a production environment
- Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma)
- Knowledge of manufacturing regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements
- Financial acumen including budgeting and cost control
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing ability
- Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving capability
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Customer-focused mindset with a drive for operational excellence
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
- Additional certification in Project Management, Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma (preferred)
- Training in safety, hazard identification, and risk management
- Why Join Us?
- Lead critical reliability and capital initiatives in a key manufacturing site
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in a global organization
- Work in a collaborative environment focused on safety, sustainability, and performance
- Opportunity to shape long-term operational capability and impact
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