Hands-on Engineering & Maintenance Lead

Kraft Heinz; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay for Performance

Parental Leave

Leave Options

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Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance and engineering teams on the production floor in Seven Hills, NSW. This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, budget stewardship, and continuous improvement to meet manufacturing goals.

You will drive capital projects, optimise energy use, and develop a skilled, compliant workforce while upholding Kraft Heinz values in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• To ensure maintenance procedures and all equipment meet product safety requirements and meet the safety of all personnel.
• 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

Skills

Engineering degree

People management

Strategic thinking

CAPEX budgeting

Lean manufacturing

OH&S knowledge

EPA regulations

Project management

Communication

Delegation

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Kraft Heinz is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance and engineering teams on the production floor in Seven Hills, NSW. This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, budget stewardship, and continuous improvement to meet manufacturing goals.

You will drive capital projects, optimise energy use, and develop a skilled, compliant workforce while upholding Kraft Heinz values in a dynamic, collaborative environment.