Site Engineering Manager — Food Processing, Otago

Platinum Recruitment; Otago; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance subsidies

One week extra annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

On-site health services

Job summary

Platinum Engineering is seeking an experienced Site Engineering Manager for our Oamaru, Otago site. You will lead a large maintenance engineering team, manage R&M and capital budgets, and drive asset management to maximise plant efficiency.

The role reports to the Site Manager and requires strong H&S leadership and cross-department collaboration. Key focus areas include planning, cost control, long-term forecasting, and continuous improvement to ensure reliable operations at a multi-species

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in maintenance engineering within manufacturing.
• At least 5 years on a food processing site.
• Minimum 3 years in a maintenance leadership role.
• Experience with CMMS and strong computer skills.
• Excellent cross-department communication and H&S focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership & development to the engineering team.
• Manage maintenance budgets (R&M & capital projects)
• Be instrumental in planning, cost control & long-term forecasting
• Driving continuous improvement & asset management for plant efficiencies
• Ensure effective communication, reporting & alignment with production

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Food processing site

Maintenance leadership

CMMS

Budgeting

Communication

Health & safety

Project management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Platinum Engineering is seeking an experienced Site Engineering Manager for our Oamaru, Otago site. You will lead a large maintenance engineering team, manage R&M and capital budgets, and drive asset management to maximise plant efficiency.

The role reports to the Site Manager and requires strong H&S leadership and cross-department collaboration. Key focus areas include planning, cost control, long-term forecasting, and continuous improvement to ensure reliable operations at a multi-species