Maintenance Supervisor & Planning Coordinator

Alliance Group Limited; Levin; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance subsidy

Extra leave

Training & development

Career progression

EAP

On-site health services

Job summary

Alliance Group Levin plant is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor & Planning Coordinator to lead the maintenance team, plan preventative work, and drive asset reliability on a busy manufacturing site.

You’ll balance people leadership, planning, problem-solving, and continuous improvement while ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. Lean practices and 5S are part of daily improvement.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering qualification.
• Experience in maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven leadership or supervisory capability.
• Commitment to coaching and developing others over time.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the maintenance team.
• Plan and schedule preventative maintenance and shutdown work.
• Support plant reliability through effective maintenance planning and asset management.
• Manage engineering stores, spare parts, and maintenance resources.
• Investigate equipment failures and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate contractors and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Support the implementation of maintenance systems, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with new equipment installations and plant upgrades.
• Promote a strong health, safety, and food safety culture across the site.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Maintenance planning

Asset management

Lean Manufacturing

5S principles

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance systems

Job description

About Us

At Alliance Group, we're more than a global supplier of premium grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison. We're a purpose-driven business committed to driving prosperity for our farming families and creating thriving environments for our people. With 6 sites across the North and South Islands, we're focused on performance improvement, innovation, and reducing our environmental impact.

At our Levin Plant, you'll join a team committed to safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

The Role

We're looking for a motivated Maintenance Supervisor & Planning Coordinator to lead our maintenance team and help drive asset reliability across our busy manufacturing site.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced tradesperson or maintenance leader who enjoys balancing people leadership, maintenance planning, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. You'll play a key role in ensuring our plant operates safely, efficiently, and reliably while supporting the development of maintenance best practices.

Key Responsibilities Are

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the maintenance team.


• Plan and schedule preventative maintenance and shutdown work.


• Support plant reliability through effective maintenance planning and asset management.


• Manage engineering stores, spare parts, and maintenance resources.


• Investigate equipment failures and identify opportunities for improvement.


• Coordinate contractors and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.


• Support the implementation of maintenance systems, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Assist with new equipment installations and plant upgrades.


• Promote a strong health, safety, and food safety culture across the site.

About You

You will bring:

• A relevant engineering qualification.


• Experience in maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.


• Proven leadership or supervisory capability.


• A commitment to developing others through coaching, succession planning, and building capability, with the ambition to grow into broader leadership opportunities over time.


• Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills.


• Experience using maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications.


• Sound understanding of health and safety requirements.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.


• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, with knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S principles, and practical ways to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Experience in food processing or a similar manufacturing environment.


• Knowledge of reliability-centred maintenance and condition monitoring practices.


• Experience managing maintenance inventory and critical spares.


• Lean Manufacturing or Yellow Belt certification, or a willingness to work towards this.

What’s in it for you?

• Health insurance subsidies for you and your family


• Extra week of leave


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Career progression and development


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• On-site health services


• A supportive team environment where your ideas and expertise are valued

At Alliance Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.

Applications close: 30/09/2026

Please note that we are only considering candidates who currently have the legal right to work in New Zealand.