Job Overview
Lead strategic engineering operations across two high-performing facilities.
Join a dynamic, growth-driven business and play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of maintenance and capital projects.
This is a pivotal leadership position within the Processing Leadership Team.
About the Role:
* Drive maintenance strategy and oversee activities across both sites.
* Manage the repairs and maintenance budget and provide strategic input into capital works projects.
* Develop and manage relationships with contractors and report directly to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate maintenance activities, ensuring safety and compliance.
2. Optimise the budget for repairs and maintenance.
3. Provide input on capital works projects and support their development and commissioning.
4. Drive preventative maintenance programs and engineering support systems.
5. Lead, guide and support maintenance managers, planners and supervisors.
About You:
You are an inspiring leader with a hands-on approach and a strong strategic and technical mindset.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing long-term planning with day-to-day operational oversight.
Requirements:
* Degree in Engineering or Trade Certificate with 10+ years of experience in a maintenance/engineering leadership role.
* Proven success in FMCG or manufacturing environments, with a strong understanding of GMP.
* Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
* Exceptional people and leadership, mentoring and team development capability.
* Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits:
* Be part of an industry that's feeding the future sustainably.
* Work alongside a passionate and supportive leadership team.
* Be empowered to bring innovation and efficiency to the forefront of our engineering strategy.
Why Join Us?
We're passionate about creating a sustainable future for our industry and our people. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the success of our operations.