About the role

• To ensure maintenance procedures and all equipment meet product safety requirements and meet the safety of all personnel. Ensure all OH&S and environmental policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Plan, lead, organise and control the Engineering team so that they meet company goals and standards.
• Regularly review Engineering budget and control monthly spending.
• Preventative and planned maintenance Scheduling.
• Manage and/or assist with capital projects, monitoring Investments, ensuring justification, request, implementation and reporting assisting vertical start-ups.
• Maintain a highly skilled, competent and motivated workforce.
• Manage engineering systems, processes and documentation to ensure nominated QRMP standards are adhered to and maintained.
• Ensure optimum energy/water consumption at factory level, by implementing proper maintenance activities to the factory assets.
• Ensure all utilities are adequate to meet the needs of production requirements. All utilities that come in contact with product are treated according to the food safety criteria of the product and processes.

About you

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years practical experience working in the manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of OH&S and EPA regulations and systems =
• Experience in a similar role with a strong focus on Continuous improvement and working with lean manufacturing conditions.
• CAPEX and budget management
• Ability to manage a team providing coaching, guidance and task delegation