Maintenance Team Leader

Heineken; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

Life insurance

Income protection

Monthly product allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

DB Breweries in Waitemata is seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Leader – Brewing and Utilities to lead the brewing and utilities maintenance team, driving reliability, safety and continuous improvement across the site.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on implementing maintenance strategies, managing budgets and supplier relationships, and delivering world-class manufacturing standards within Heineken's global operating model.

Qualifications

• NZCE or Advanced Trade Certificate (Mechanical/Electrical).
• University or Technological Institute degree preferred (Mechanical or Process).

Responsibilities

• Act as engineering SME for utilities and operations with site performance responsibility.
• Lead maintenance strategy development for brewing and utilities.
• Direct and develop the maintenance team to drive teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety, food safety and sustainability leadership and compliance.
• Manage maintenance procedures, quality compliance and stakeholder collaboration.
• Oversee boiler controls maintenance and NZ legislative requirements.
• Manage budgets, costs and supplier relationships.
• Lead the Heineken World Class Manufacturing program and CAPEX projects.
• Drive preventative maintenance through CMMS and planned work.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

CMMS

Lean TPM

Supply management

Boiler ops

Utilities knowledge

People management

Education

NZCE/AT Mechanical

Mechanical/Process degree

Job description

At DB Breweries, we're passionate about producing great products and keeping our brewery running at its best. We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Team Leader – Brewing and Utilities to join our team at Waitemata Brewery.

This is a hands‑on leadership role; supporting both our brewing and utilities operations. Leading the team and facilitating an efficient, collaborative culture which drives continuous improvement and ensures that our equipment is maintained safely, efficiently, and reliably.

What you'll do

• Be a value adding member of the brewery extended leadership team. Playing a role as the engineering subject matter expert – specifically around utilities and the relevant operations. Sharing combined responsibility for site performance.
• Be a value adding member of the engineering leadership team. Sharing expert knowledge in your specific area, driving continuous improvement and building a self‑sustainable maintenance team.
• Execute and continuously improving the short term (1 year) and longer term (3 year) maintenance strategies for the brewing and utilities towards a sustainable, reliable operation
• Leading the brewing and utilities maintenance team and ensuring a culture that promotes teamwork, engagement and continuous improvement (incl. Heineken People processes and practices)
• Safety, food safety, and sustainability leadership by supporting the Water, Energy and Thermal reduction initiatives, Environmental Management System and Machine Safety agendas.
• Managing reliable maintenance procedures and quality compliance by working closely with Planning and other key stakeholders
• Executing and maintaining legal requirements and standards around critical operations (such as boiler controls and maintenance) as prescribed by New Zealand legislation
• Managing work processes, costs, and supplier relationships, including the repairs and maintenance budget
• Leading the Heineken World Class Manufacturing program for your team and supporting brewing. Comprising of continuous improvement initiatives, including site specific CAPEX projects
• Driving strategic maintenance planning and execution (preventative maintenance according to approved maintenance standards) for all segments of the brewery through a relevant computerised maintenance management system.

What you'll bring

• Secondary education;
  • NZCE or Advanced Trade Certificate (Mechanical/ Electrical)
  • University or Technological Institute degree preferred (Mechanical or Process)
• Preference for experience in:
  • Maintenance within the Food and Beverage/Brewing/FMCG industry (3-5 years).
  • CMMS (computerised maintenance management systems).
  • Continuous improvement in FMCG Operations/Maintenance i.e., TPM / Lean / 6 Sigma, etc.
  • Utility Department of a production Company (Unmanned boiler operation qualification will be an advantage)
  • Good knowledge of maintenance engineering, supply and inventory management processes.
• Actively manages, coordinates, and supervises service suppliers.

About us

When you join DB Breweries, you become part of the global HEINEKEN whānau, where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, contribute ideas, learn, and grow. As one of the world's leading beer and cider companies, operating across more than 70 countries, we bring together great people, iconic brands, and a passion for winning in the market.

We offer:

• Free health, life, and income protection insurance
• 5% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Monthly product allowance
• Employee discounts across Star Hospitality venues
• Enjoyment of Life Leave – an additional paid day each year
• Generous parental leave provisions
• Wellbeing support and counselling services
• A positive, inclusive culture with genuine opportunities for growth and development

Please note- we are not accepting applications form recruitment agencies