Engineering And Maintenance Manager

The Kraft Heinz Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation

Parental Leave

Leave options (purchased/volunteer/Lae

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Seven Hills, NSW, is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead on the production floor, drive safety and reliability, and manage capital projects in a hands-on leadership role.

You will oversee maintenance scheduling, budget control, and continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a skilled, motivated team while ensuring energy and water efficiency and compliance with OH&S and EPA standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent is mandatory.
• Proven leadership and people-management experience.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering capital projects.
• Lean manufacturing mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience in CAPEX budgeting and cost control.
• Solid OH&S and EPA regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering and maintenance teams on the shop floor.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and product quality standards are met.
• Plan and prioritise preventative maintenance and asset care.
• Monitor budgets and drive cost efficiency in maintenance activities.
• Oversee capital projects from justification to handover.
• Drive continuous improvement and energy/water optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Delegation

Strategic thinking

Education

Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Maintenance management software

CAPEX budgeting tools

Job description

Description

Engineering & Maintenance Manager

• Opportunity to grow your Engineering & Maintenance management career!
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Location: Seven Hills, New South Wales, Australia

Grow your Engineering & Maintenance management career with Kraft Heinz!

Are you looking to grow your career in Engineering & Maintenance in a leadership role? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to join our Manufacturing team based out of Seven Hills, New South Wales, Australia! This is a hands on role with visible leadership on the production floor.

The Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• To ensure maintenance procedures and all equipment meet product safety requirements and meet the safety of all personnel. Ensure all OH&S and environmental policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Plan, lead, organise and control the Engineering teams so that they meet company goals and standards
• Regularly review Engineering budget and control monthly spending
• Preventative and planned maintenance Scheduling
• Manage and/or assist with capital projects, monitoring Investments, ensuring justification, request, implementation and reporting assisting vertical start-ups.
• Maintain a highly skilled, competent and motivated workforce
• Manage engineering systems, processes and documentation to ensure nominated standards are adhered to and maintained
• Ensure optimum energy/water consumption at factory level, by implementing proper maintenance activities to the factory assets
• Ensure all utilities are adequate to meet the needs of production requirements. All utilities that come in contact with product are treated according to the food safety criteria of the product and processes.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all KraftHeinz Food Safety, Environmental,
• Uphold the KraftHeinz values and to work in a way that contributes to the company’s vision

About you:

• Engineering degree (or equivalent) mandatory.
• Strong communication and delegation skills with proven people and performance management.
• Strategic thinker who translates strategy into execution; experienced in project management.
• Skilled in CAPEX and maintenance budget management and operational maintenance activities.
• Lean Manufacturing practitioner with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical skills with effective prioritization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OH&S and EPA regulations and systems; successful leadership of semi-autonomous teams.
• Direct reports that include team members from maintenance and project engineering.
• Eligibility to work in Australia – with full working rights.

Benefits of working with us

• Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package
• Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers
• Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter
• Novated Leasing
• Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand
• In House Training Programs
• Corporate Discount Programs

Location(s)

Seven Hills

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