Engineering Manager – Food Processing (Oamaru, 12-Month FTC)

Ballance Agri-Nutrients; Otago; In loco; NZD 150.000 - 230.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Platinum Engineering is partnering with a leading red meat processor to appoint a Site Engineering Manager for the Oamaru, Otago facility. This permanent role focuses on technical leadership of the engineering team and safeguarding asset reliability in a high‑throughput site.

You will manage maintenance budgets, drive continuous improvement, and ensure strong communication with production. The ideal candidate has extensive maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing and proven track

Competenze

• Min. 10 years maintenance engineering experience in manufacturing
• Min. 5 years experience in food processing site
• Min. 3 years in a maintenance leadership role
• Proficient with CMMS systems & be computer savvy
• Proven wins in asset management, maintenance planning & reliability
• Clear, concise communication across multiple departments
• No-nonsense attitude to H&S for all
• Budgetary & project management experience
• Immediate NZ work rights: Residency, Citizen or Open Work Visa

Mansioni

• Provide technical leadership & development to the engineering team
• Manage maintenance budgets (R&M & capital projects)
• Be instrumental in planning, cost control & long-term forecasting
• Drive continuous improvement & asset management for plant efficiencies
• Ensure effective communication, reporting & alignment with production

Descrizione del lavoro

Platinum Engineering is partnering with a leading red meat processor to appoint a Site Engineering Manager for the Oamaru, Otago facility. This permanent role focuses on technical leadership of the engineering team and safeguarding asset reliability in a high‑throughput site.

You will manage maintenance budgets, drive continuous improvement, and ensure strong communication with production. The ideal candidate has extensive maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing and proven track