Engineering Operations Lead — Hands-On & Team Builder

A S Wilcox & Sons; Pukekohe; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free take-home vegetables each week

Job summary

Wilcox in New Zealand seeks an Engineering Operations Supervisor to lead the Engineering team, align priorities, and ensure plant and machinery run safely and reliably. You will spend around 75% of time leading and coordinating, with ~25% on the tools as needed.

Working closely with the Asset & Engineering Manager, you will drive day‑to‑day performance, coordinate planned and reactive work, and manage contractors to schedule. Experience in horticultural machinery is a bonus.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in an engineering supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong people leadership and communication skills.
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the Engineering team.
• Set clear priorities and manage team workloads.
• Support performance, development, coaching and mentoring.
• Help build a strong Health & Safety culture.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance.
• Work with Engineering Planner/Scheduler to monitor progress.
• Keep operation teams informed about engineering work and priorities.
• Coordinate contractors and ensure work is delivered to schedule.
• Support engineering projects from planning through to delivery.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Maintain oversight of parts, stock and consumables.
• Get on the tools when required.
• Participate in On Call roster if needed.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Health & safety culture

Job description

Wilcox in New Zealand seeks an Engineering Operations Supervisor to lead the Engineering team, align priorities, and ensure plant and machinery run safely and reliably. You will spend around 75% of time leading and coordinating, with ~25% on the tools as needed.

Working closely with the Asset & Engineering Manager, you will drive day‑to‑day performance, coordinate planned and reactive work, and manage contractors to schedule. Experience in horticultural machinery is a bonus.