Process Engineer- Visy Glass Auckland

Visy; Auckland; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Penal rates for afternoon shifts

Staff Benefit Card for discounts

Discounts on health insurance

Travel and safety gear discounts

Job summary

Visy Glass is seeking a Process Engineer for its Penrose, Auckland site. This full-time role operates on a 12-hour rotating roster (2 days/2 nights, 4 days off) and is mainly a sole-charge position with significant responsibility in batching and furnace operations.

You’ll manage breakdowns, perform fault diagnostics, and adapt to multiple control systems. The role requires a minimum 4 years’ experience in manufacturing, with a strong focus on health, safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ post-trade experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic abilities under pressure.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding setting.
• Commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental practices.
• Willing to overtime shifts & callouts as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Operate all stages of the batching and furnace processes.
• Monitor furnaces and maintain housekeeping around furnaces.
• Respond to breakdowns after hours and on weekends.
• Support colour change activities and perform night-shift colour checks.
• Communicate with internal support and external agencies when needed.
• Uphold Visy’s health and safety policies at all times.

Skills

Fault finding

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification level 4

Tools

Process control systems

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Process Engineer, you will work in a full-time permanent role, doing 12-hour shifts on a rotating roster - 2 days/2 nights, 4 days off at our Visy Glass, Penrose, Auckland Site. This is primarily a sole charge position with a high degree of responsibility. Reporting to the Batch and Furness Manager, you will work in the Batch and Furnace area of our manufacturing operations and will play a critical role to production and will be responsible for maintaining homogenous glass supply to the forehearths.

Summary

This is a diverse role, ranging from operating the Batch House, operating the 3 Furnaces, to monitoring Plant Services after hours. It’s a hands‑on role, where you will need to attend to breakdowns and use your problem‑solving abilities to rectify issues. You will be trained on various pieces of equipment and control systems to do with our Batching and Furnace operation, however, there are multiple operating systems, so you will need to be adaptable and proficient in computers. In summary, your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Control and operation of the Batching process, from the Batch House to the Furnace.
• Control and operation of the furnaces and housekeeping around the furnaces.
• Monitoring and attending breakdowns of Plant services after hours and weekends.
• Assisting with Colour change responsibilities and conduct colour checks on night shifts.
• Attending breakdowns and problem solving. Requesting assistance if required.
• Communicating with support departments internally, as well as external agencies such as the fire department and the Auckland Council.
• Maintain and ensure all Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

What You Will Bring To The Team

As our new Process Engineer, you will have a minimum of 4 years’ post trade experience gained from working within a similar role in a manufacturing environment (medium or a heavy industrial environment). You’ll have an exceptional ability for fault finding and diagnostics, with the ability to work under urgency and pressure while maintaining high standards. Along with the following:

• Mechanical/ Electrical Trade qualification level 4 or equivalent.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills - You will have good attention to detail and an eye for accuracy, with a focus on Continuous Improvement (Lean).
• Proven ability to work in a physically demanding and fast paced environment.
• Processes a strong focus on Health, Safety and Environmental practices.
• The Process Engineers team is a small group of four, with a shared shift relief, so the successful candidate needs to be willing and be able to do overtime shifts & callouts.

About Visy Glass

Visy Glass has a wealth of experience in crafting pure, sustainable, and iconic glass packaging for many of the world's best‑known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high-quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non‑alcoholic beverages and dedicated to exceeding our customers' expectations and fuel consumers' desire for glass.

What You’ll Love About Visy

When you join Visy, you’re joining a team that values you. Here’s what we offer:

• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Supportive Environment: Work with a team who are masters of their craft! Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
• Perks: Competitive hourly rate, afternoon shift penal rates, Staff Benefit Card for discounts at various retailers, discounts on health insurance, travel and safety gear.

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations -predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre‑employment medical (including drug & alcohol -testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.