Senior Project Manager – FMCG Capital Projects (Food)

Inghams Chickens

Waitoa

On-site

NZD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Inghams Chickens is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major capital projects across our Waitoa manufacturing and processing facilities. You will drive projects from concept through commissioning, focusing on safety, efficiency and compliance while coordinating with site teams from Auckland to the Bay of Plenty.

This role requires an engineering or project management background, 8–10 years of experience, and a strong ability to lead diverse teams.

Qualifications

We are looking for an exceptional leader with good people management skills.
High attention to detail and a very good communicator.
A results-oriented, commercially focused problem-solver.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution and delivery of capital projects ($500k-$10m), including new plant installations, process improvements and building works. Manage stakeholder expectations and coordinate cross-functional teams. Ensuring projects align with the business capital plan and AOP.
Manage project budgets, prepare cost estimates, track expenditure, manage variations, and ensure optimal ROI. Prepare business cases and investment proposals for senior leadership.
Ensure compliance with Building Act, Health & Safety at Work Act, food safety regulations and RMA. Work with regulatory authorities to obtain necessary consents and approvals.