Engineering Manager, Food Processing – Canterbury Site

Public Service; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary package + vehicle

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment are searching for an Engineering Manager to lead the Canterbury food processing site’s engineering functions. You will report to the Plant Manager and steer strategic decisions, safety, and continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and output.

Responsibilities include managing the engineering team, preventive maintenance, budgeting and reporting, while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent trade cert required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a food processing site.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as Engineering/Maintenance Manager.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Engineering department and staff.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Prepare and present reports and management reviews.
• Ensure Quality Engineering Best Practice and regulatory compliance.
• Generate and maintain budgets.
• Hire, train, mentor and supervise staff.

Skills

Engineering management

Leadership

Budgeting & planning

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical preferred)

Trade certification equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Job description

Platinum Recruitment are searching for an Engineering Manager to lead the Canterbury food processing site’s engineering functions. You will report to the Plant Manager and steer strategic decisions, safety, and continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and output.

Responsibilities include managing the engineering team, preventive maintenance, budgeting and reporting, while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.