Mgr Factory Engineering

Main role:

To lead the engineering and maintenance functions to ensure all factory assets, utilities, and infrastructure are safe, compliant, and capable of delivering stable, efficient, and reliable production. The Engineering Manager is accountable for asset care, equipment reliability, capital projects, and technical capability while supporting continuous improvement and long-term operational strategy.

ROLE AND ACTIVITY

• Asset Safety, Compliance & Governance
• Ensure all equipment, utilities, and infrastructure comply with relevant food, engineering, and safety regulations.
• Maintain statutory inspections, contractor management, and safe systems of work.
• Lead risk assessments, engineering controls, and technical documentation management.
• Drive a culture of safety-first behaviours within the engineering team and across the site.
• Maintenance & Reliability Management
• Lead the maintenance team to deliver planned, preventive, and predictive maintenance.
• Minimize unplanned downtime through effective asset care strategies.
• Ensure real-time process control and monitoring systems are embedded; avoid reactive, after-the-event interventions.
• Use structured root cause analysis (RCA) to eliminate recurring issues.
• Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement
• Lead development and execution of the annual capital plan, delivering projects on time, to budget, and to required standards.
• Manage technical upgrades, line improvements, and major overhauls.
• Support site transformation initiatives (capacity, automation, efficiency).
• Use CI/Lean/TPM methodologies to improve performance.
• Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure
• Ensure reliable and efficient operation of refrigeration, compressed air, steam, water, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Drive energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives aligned to ESG goals.
• Maintain robust monitoring of utility consumption and performance.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, coach, and develop engineering and maintenance teams to build high technical capability.
• Ensure a strong pipeline of talent through skills training, succession planning, and performance management.
• Build a culture of ownership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Cross Functional Partnership & Business Support

Technical Skills Deep understanding of food safety regulations (FDA, FSMA, GFSI frameworks).

Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, maintenance processes, and process control.

Competent in data analysis, KPI management, and structured problem-solving.

Leadership Competencies

Strong decision-making and situational leadership.

High accountability, integrity, and resilience.

Ability to engage and inspire teams across multiple shifts.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Presence on the factory floor daily; highly visible leadership.

Flexibility to work extended hours or support off-shifts when needed.

Ability to represent the site during audits and senior leadership reviews

BEHAVIORS AND CORE VALUES

Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.

We Take Ownership

• Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste

We Do What Is Right

• Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies

We Seek to Improve

• Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
• Learn from both successes and failures

We Are Better Together

• Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business
• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
• Treat everyone with fairness and respect

Work Environment: The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

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