Engineering Manager
Publication Date 25 / 03 / 2025 Location Canterbury Type Permanent / Full Time Sector Engineering
Management CANTERBURY FOOD PROCESSING SITE - ENGINEERING MANAGER
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. You will take comfort in job stability with many opportunities to grow with this international organisation.
THE ROLE:
Reporting into the Plant Manager of this modern site, 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:
1. Manage the Engineering department
2. Preventive maintenance of production equipment.
3. Daily use of CMMS.
4. Reporting functions, Management Reviews, etc.
5. Ensure Quality Engineering Best Practice.
6. Generating and maintaining budgets.
7. Hiring, training, mentoring & supervising staff members
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, pref. mechanical engineering
OR Trade Certification equivalent
Min 8 years' experience as FMCG Engineer.
Min 2 years' experience in food environment.
Demonstrated experience in managing engineers & contractors.
Familiarity with CMMS systems & solid Excel knowledge.
NZ WORK RIGHTS - RESIDENCY/ CITIZENSHIP / WORK VISA
Rewards:
You will be rewarded with an Annual Salary package + benefits.
No limit to continual career growth opportunities with this international name.
Established support network from experienced Senior Leadership Team
To Apply - Please APPLY NOW with full CV, proof NZ Work rights & why you feel this is the next permanent move for you and your career.
Thanks for reading and good luck :)
If this is not quite the level for you - I have other roles nationwide:
Industrial Electrician
Reliability Engineer
Maintenance Fitter / Turner
Boiler Operator
Production Manager - Red meat
Operations Engineer - Irrigation
Commercial Electrician
Get in touch with Julie on 027 7528461 or julie@platinumrecruitment.co.nz Lead Engineering Consultant Julie Clarke -