Maintenance Lead - Expression of Interest (NZ)
Core
Lead and supervise maintenance operations, machinery reliability, and a team of technicians in a 24/7 food and beverage manufacturing plant.
Role type
Senior IC maintenance lead (manufacturing)
Builds
Packaging/mechanical operations, electrical maintenance, instrumentation, controls/electronics, and utility systems for food and beverage production.
Domain
Food and beverage manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
people leadership in manufacturing, hands-on maintenance experience, technical capability in packaging/mechanical/electrical/instrumentation/controls/utilities, team coaching and training, maintenance planning and prioritization, CMMS management, budgeting and spend control, rostering and payroll administration
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, proficiency with Microsoft Office, experience with SAP/Mainpac
Technologies
SAP, Mainpac, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Monitor and drive maintenance KPIs (reliability, breakdowns, PM completion, work order completion); Lead/support deployment and continuous improvement of the KHMS Management System; Supervise shift maintenance execution to meet timing, quality, cost, and safety standards; Coach, support, and educate fitters/technicians; Plan and prioritize maintenance activities with the weekly schedule; Own machinery reliability by leading troubleshooting, inspections, and preventative maintenance improvement; Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports in CMMS; Manage people administration (rostering, leave planning, timesheets, payroll); Recruit, supervise, and develop maintenance/electrical technicians and contractors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
