Maintenance & Operations Manager
Vanderlande · Sydney
Job Title
Maintenance & Operations ManagerJob Description
Effective April 1, 2026, Toyota Automated Logistics brings together Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande's warehousing business, and viastore under one unified brand. During this transition phase, parts of our recruitment activities and communication may still be conducted via legacy company systems and email domains.
Maintenance & Operations Manager
At a Glance
As the Maintenance & Operations Manager, based in Western Sydney, NSW, you will lead the establishment and ongoing operation of one of Australia's most advanced automated distribution facilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a maintenance and operations team from the ground up, drive system performance, and ensure the successful launch and long-term operation of a highly automated warehouse featuring industry-leading material handling and automation technology.
Your Impact
Establish, recruit, onboard, and develop a high-performing maintenance and operations team for a major greenfield automated logistics site.
Lead the successful transition from project delivery to operational service, ensuring site readiness before go-live.
Drive system performance through achievement of KPIs across uptime, OEE, reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Develop and continuously improve maintenance strategies, asset management frameworks, and spare parts processes.
Act as the primary customer contact for operational performance, service delivery, escalations, and incident management.
Utilise data, CMMS systems, and performance analytics to optimise maintenance effectiveness and equipment reliability.
Foster a strong safety-first culture while leading continuous improvement initiatives across people, processes, and technology.
What Makes You a Great Fit?
Proven leadership experience within industrial, manufacturing, logistics, mining, or highly automated operational environments.
Demonstrated experience establishing, commissioning, or scaling a new service operation, warehouse, or industrial facility.
Strong maintenance management expertise, including CMMS platforms, reliability strategies, and asset lifecycle management.
Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams while balancing safety, customer outcomes, uptime, and cost performance.
Relevant trade, engineering, technical, or business qualification, combined with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Familiar with continuous improvement methodologies such as the Toyota Production System (TPS) or similar operational frameworks, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence practices, with the ability to drive process optimisation, improve efficiency, and support operational performance.
What You Can Look Forward To
Competitive salary package with a global leader in warehouse automation and intralogistics.
Opportunity to lead the start-up of a flagship automated distribution facility supporting a major retail customer.
Career progression pathways into senior service management, regional leadership, and international opportunities.
Ongoing technical, leadership, and professional development programs.
A collaborative, innovative, and safety-focused culture backed by the strength of Toyota Industries Corporation.
Ready to Join Toyota Automated Logistics? We Look Forward to Hearing From You!
We look forward to your application. No cover letter is required, just send us your CV
Your contact for questions:
Nada Vidakovic - nada.vidakovic@eu.toyota-al.com
Who We Are
At Toyota Automated Logistics, you actively shape the future of intelligent intralogistics. As part of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), we are a global partner for integrated warehouse automation solutions. Founded in April 2026, we bring together the strengths of Bastian Solutions, viastore, and Vanderlande's warehousing business under one unified brand.
Together, we develop scalable automation systems, intelligent software, and end-to-end services across the entire lifecycle for customers around the world. Our ambition is clear: to set industry benchmarks and actively shape the future of intralogistics.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Toyota Automated Logistics, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, and base our hiring decisions on qualifications, potential, and motivation. Support or adjustments during the application process are available upon request.