Senior Od Adviser — Lead Graduate Development Programme

Ministry For Primary Industries; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary package + vehicle

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is engaging for an Engineering Manager role at a Canterbury food processing site in New Zealand. The role reports to the Plant Manager and steers strategic decisions, documentation, and regulatory compliance to optimize efficiency and output.

The position emphasizes continual improvement projects, managing engineers and contractors, and leading preventive maintenance programs. A strong engineering background and leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, pref. mechanical engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience in food processing site
• Minimum 2 years' experience as Eng/Maintenance Manager
• Demonstrated experience in managing engineers & contractors
• Familiarity with CMMS systems & solid Excel knowledge

Responsibilities

• Manage the Engineering department
• Preventive maintenance of production equipment
• Reporting functions, Management Reviews, etc.
• Ensure Quality Engineering Best Practice
• Generating and maintaining budgets
• Hiring, training, mentoring & supervising staff members

Skills

People management

Preventive maintenance

Budgeting

CMMS

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Trade Certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Engineering Manager, Canterbury Food Processing Site

Previous eng. manager experience required Huge name in NZ food processing Canterbury site based role

Platinum Recruitment are excited to be on the hunt for this Senior Leadership role. Enjoy the benefits of a Management role where you can make a real lasting difference. You will be exposed to challenges whilst being rewarded appropriately.

THE ROLE: Reporting into the Plant Manager, as Engineering Manager, you will oversee the strategic decisions & associated documentation to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, compliance & regulatory requirements. Use your Continual Improvements skills for identifying & implementing technical projects & programs that improve processes, reduce costs, or increase output.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the Engineering department
• Preventive maintenance of production equipment.
• Reporting functions, Management Reviews, etc.
• Ensure Quality Engineering Best Practice.
• Generating and maintaining budgets.
• Hiring, training, mentoring & supervising staff members

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, pref. mechanical engineering OR Trade Certification equivalent Min 5 years' experience in food processing site Min 2 years' experience as Eng/ Maintenance Manager Demonstrated experience in managing engineers & contractors. Familiarity with CMMS systems & solid Excel knowledge.

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Rewards:

You will be rewarded with an Annual Salary package + vehicle. No limit to continual career growth opportunities within this multi-site group Established support network from experienced Senior Leadership Team