Project Manager

Goodman Fielder New Zealand; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Fielder in Christchurch is expanding Meadow Fresh manufacturing capacity and seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a major capital expansion from detailed design through commissioning and handover. You will report to the National Project Manager and ensure delivery on time, within budget and to high quality standards while minimising disruption to live operations.

Key focus areas include budgets, procurement, design, commissioning, and stakeholder governance, with safety and food

Qualifications

• Engineering (Chemical/Process/Mechanical) background required.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification highly regarded.
• Experience in project organisation, cost estimation and schedule development.
• Knowledge of hygienic design, Safety in Design and HAZOP is preferred.
• Understanding of contract management principles and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of capital projects from detailed design to commissioning and handover.
• Manage budgets, CAPEX, cash flow forecasts, schedules and project risks.
• Oversee engineering, design, construction and contractor activities across processing, packaging, automation, utilities and building works.
• Drive contractor, supplier and OEM performance against milestones and KPIs.
• Lead stakeholder communication and governance with regular reporting on status and decisions.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations and food safety requirements.

Skills

Engineering background

PMP or PRINCE2

Project management

Cost estimation & scheduling

Hygienic design

Safety in Design

Change management

Contract management

AutoCAD 2D

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical/Process/Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Goodman Fielder is a leading global food company committed to making everyday food better for everyone. We own a host of iconic brands that generations of people have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week including Vogels, Meadow Fresh, Molenberg, Puhoi Valley, Fortune and Edmonds to name a few. We also supply key ingredients to our customers in food service such as fats/oils, sugar, rice and flour.

We are passionate about our iconic brands and products and strive to be the best place to work in New Zealand. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our business and be part of our success.

Our Opportunity

Goodman Fielder is expanding production capability at our Meadow Fresh manufacturing site in Christchurch and we're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major capital project. Reporting to the National Project Manager, this role is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of a complex expansion project, from detailed design and procurement through to commissioning and operational handover. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, you'll ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while minimizing disruption to the live manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the delivery of capital projects from detailed design and procurement through to commissioning and operational handover.
• Manage project budgets, capital expenditure, cash flow forecasts, schedules and project risks to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
• Oversee engineering, design, construction and contractor activities across processing, packaging, automation, utilities and building works.
• Drive contractor, supplier and OEM performance, ensuring delivery against contractual milestones, KPIs and project objectives.
• Lead stakeholder communication and governance, providing regular reporting on project status, risks and key decisions.
• Ensure compliance with Goodman Fielder engineering standards, Safety in Design principles, statutory requirements and food safety regulations.
• Support commissioning, testing, operational readiness and the successful transition of assets into production.

Note: This is a fixed-term role for the duration of 24 months. There is a potential for extension based on project approvals.

About You

In order to make this role a success we are looking for an experienced Project Manager that has a track record of delivering projects in the Dairy (preferable) or Food manufacturing industries.

Other experience, qualifications and skillsets we're looking for, include:

• Qualification in Engineering (Chemical, Process or Mechanical). PMP or PRINCE2 certification will be highly regarded
• Project organisation, cost estimation & schedule development including scope of work & technical specifications
• Hygienic design experience, Safety in Design and HAZOP workshop experience
• Experience with change management, design management, and an understanding of contract management principles
• Capability with AutoCAD for 2D layouts is preferred

What we offer

You will be joining a driven team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together, resulting in a highly collaborative environment. In return for your passion and success, we will reward you with a competitive remuneration package and help you to achieve personal and professional growth and development.

At Goodman Fielder, we aim to be a destination employer in the food industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers.