Engineering Manager

Tomoana, Hawke's Bay
Permanent
Full-time

19 days ago

Job DescriptionEngineering Manager

Opportunity to grow your Engineering career in a management role
Global FMCG organisation based out of our Hastings, New Zealand site
Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Grow your Engineering career in a critical management role at Kraft Heinz Wattie’s!We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join our Heinz Wattie’s team in Hastings, New Zealand at the Tomoana Site. Here you will play a key role in driving strategic oversight and support for our engineering and maintenance departments. Driving innovation on site while leading and supporting our maintenance and engineering teams in their daily operations. This role offers the opportunity to shape our site’s future, deliver operational excellence and ensure our manufacturing capability remains world-class.The CompanyThe Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. Tomoana site is one of the largest Heinz Wattie’s sites within New Zealand producing condiments, jams, soups, single-serve and frozen meals as well as petfood production in both pouches and cans.Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Provide strategic leadership and direction to the engineering and maintenance departments, ensuring alignment with Kraft Heinz policies and procedures
Oversee the Engineering team, including Project Engineers and other engineering staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities
Develop, coordinate, and execute maintenance-related capital budget items, and support the Maintenance Manager in planning and managing new projects
Ensure facility and assets meet compliance with all safety procedures and standards
Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering and maintenance departments, implementing best practices and innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency
Optimise costs through effective budget planning and management, collaborating with the Site Manager to ensure cost-effective asset management and minimise loss and waste
Partner with business leaders on equipment and manufacturing reliability, process improvements (Six Sigma/Lean), and major maintenance and project requirements
Conduct reviews to improve departmental services, equipment reliability, and factory operations, and support the team leaders in conducting major downtime activities and special projects
Provide expert advice and support on electrical control systems, PLC programming, and other technical aspects related to plant operations

About you:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with relevant professional accreditations and certifications
Strong and proven practical experience in the manufacturing industry, with successful leadership of semi-autonomous work teams
Food industry and/or packaging experience, with knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles
Strong understanding of OH&S and EPA regulations and systems
Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work hands-on, unsupervised, and meet deadlines, with a 'can do' attitude and strong alignment with company values
Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer systems, with ability to learn and adapt to new systems
Ability to support a continuous operation (24 hrs, 7 days per week) and effectively plan and manage through change within large enterprise organisations

Eligibility to work in New Zealand with full working rights

Benefits of working with us

Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package
Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers
Leave Options – Volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter
Novated Leasing
Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand
In House Training Programs
Corporate Discount Programs

Ready to make an Impact?If you're a seasoned engineering professional looking to take your career to the next level, and are passionate about leading high-performing teams and driving strategic innovation, please submit your application today. We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the ad early. We're excited to hear from talented individuals who share our commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.#LI-DNILocation(s) TomoanaKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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