Posted 01 August, 2026
Engineering Manager, Food Processing & Improvement
Platinum Recruitment
Nelson, NSN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 69a74e1d1ef0460f
Job Description
WELLINGTON FOOD PROCESSING SITE - ENGINEERING MANAGER Reporting into the Plant Manager, 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: Manage the Engineering department Preventive maintenance of production equipment. Reporting functions, Management Reviews, etc. Ensure Quality Engineering Best Practice. Generating and maintaining budgets. Hiring, training, mentoring & supervising staff members Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, pref. mechanical engineering OR Trade Certification equivalent Min 5 years' experience in food processing site Min 2 years' experience as Eng/ Maintenance Manager 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 within this multi-site group Established support network from experienced Senior Leadership Team #J-18808-Ljbffr