Dairy & Food Plant Project Manager (Fixed-Term 24m)

Goodman Fielder; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Fielder is expanding Meadow Fresh in Christchurch and seeks an experienced Project Manager to deliver a major capital project end-to-end—from detailed design and procurement through commissioning and handover. You will work with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure safety, on-time delivery, within budget and high quality in a live manufacturing environment.

The role requires an Engineering degree (Chemical/Process/Mechanical); PMP or PRINCE2 is valued, with experience in

Qualifications

• Qualification in Engineering (Chemical, Process or Mechanical). PMP or PRINCE2 certification highly regarded.
• Project organisation, cost estimation and scheduling including scope and technical specs.
• Hygienic design experience and Safety in Design knowledge.
• Experience with change management and contract management principles.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for 2D layouts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of capital projects from detailed design and procurement through to commissioning and handover.
• Manage project budgets, capital expenditure, cash flow forecasts, schedules and risks.
• Oversee engineering, design, construction and contractor activities across processing, packaging, automation, utilities and building works.
• Drive contractor, supplier and OEM performance against milestones and KPIs.
• Lead stakeholder communication and governance with regular project reporting.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, Safety in Design and food safety regulations.
• Support commissioning, testing and successful transition of assets into production.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

HAZOP

Safety in Design

Change management

Contract management

AutoCAD

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical/Process/Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Goodman Fielder is expanding Meadow Fresh in Christchurch and seeks an experienced Project Manager to deliver a major capital project end-to-end—from detailed design and procurement through commissioning and handover. You will work with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure safety, on-time delivery, within budget and high quality in a live manufacturing environment.

The role requires an Engineering degree (Chemical/Process/Mechanical); PMP or PRINCE2 is valued, with experience in