Engineering & Asset Optimisation Leader (Multi-Site)

Vitaco; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on our amazing health and w

Access to wellness initiatives and on‑

Naturopathic advice from in-houseexper

A fun, supportive team environment

Birthday day off

Job summary

Vitaco is seeking an experienced engineering leader to drive asset optimisation and reliability across Auckland manufacturing sites. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, embed best-practice asset care and partner with Operations, Capital Projects and Supply Chain to maximise performance and support growth.

You will guide the Asset Management Strategy, establish lifecycle governance and build a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the function.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in FMCG, food manufacturing or similar complex manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and drive sustainable operational improvements.
• Strong expertise in asset management, maintenance strategies and lifecycle optimisation.
• Experience with budgeting, capital planning and cost management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication at all levels.
• Leadership style that builds trust, accountability and high-performing teams.
• Track record in safety, quality and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering and Maintenance function across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Develop and maintain Asset Management System, ensuring governance and lifecycle processes.
• Drive reliability improvements using RCA, FMEA and defect elimination methodologies.
• Develop and embed Reliability Centered Maintenance framework.
• Coach and develop a high-performing engineering culture.
• Lead digital manufacturing initiatives including CMMS governance and MES integration.
• Manage engineering budgets, maintenance planning and long-term asset replacement strategies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Capex, Quality, Supply Chain and Safety to deliver outcomes.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards across engineering activities.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Digital transformation

People development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Vitaco is seeking an experienced engineering leader to drive asset optimisation and reliability across Auckland manufacturing sites. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, embed best-practice asset care and partner with Operations, Capital Projects and Supply Chain to maximise performance and support growth.

You will guide the Asset Management Strategy, establish lifecycle governance and build a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the function.