Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader

The company

The NZ Sugar Company stands tall amongst New Zealand's top 100 companies and holds a significant spot within the global agri-business giant, Wilmar International.

Established in 1884, this is an iconic Kiwi business and home to Chelsea, one of New Zealand's most loved brands. They have a true expertise and passion for their products, producing the best sugars that are kiwi-made.

At the heart of their business are its people. They are proud of their culture, fostering an environment where their people can thrive and make a meaningful impact every single day.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a mechanical maintenance team leader to join our large and busy operations team at Chelsea.

This role is vital in ensuring the reliable, cost-effective execution of all maintenance activities while maintaining a strong focus on customer needs and achieving our operational goals.

Reporting to the reliability maintenance manager, the mechanical maintenance team leader will be responsible for leading the team of 6 to ensure the safe and efficient completion of work orders, optimising systems and processes, and driving continuous improvement.

A key focus will be on meeting safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) standards, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining effective cost management.

The primary responsibilities for this role include:

• Support the reliable operation of the refinery
• Work flexibly and adaptably to ensure customer needs for maintenance and repairs are met efficiently and effectively
• Conduct maintenance and repair activities with consideration to minimising cost and maximising value
• Support the refinery's achievement of operational cost targets through reduction in downtime and energy and water use
• Ensure work is in accordance with best practices in safety, health, environment and food safety, complying with internal and regulatory requirements and procedures
• Identify and capitalise on opportunities to improve reliability, performance, or safety of plant and equipment

The successful applicant will:

• Hold a mechanical maintenance trade qualification (or equivalent), NZCE or BE
• Have broad experience in mechanical maintenance (preferably in a food, pharmaceutical, or FMCG manufacturing environment)
• Have proven leadership experience
• Possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a diverse team
• Be able to manage areas of sole responsibility while being part of a wider team
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adjust priorities accordingly to meet project demands
• Have excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to troubleshooting issues
• Have a commitment to safety guidelines, regulations, and protocols, promoting and maintaining a culture of safety in the workplace
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand immediately

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary, NZ Sugar is proud to offer a number of fantastic benefits, including the following:

• Company superannuation
• Medical insurance
• Employee health and wellbeing programme
• Free parking
• Free fully equipped gym and access to a personal trainer

Note: all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test.

Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity - we look forward to receiving your application today!

To apply for this job, please go to our job site https://careers.wilmarsugar-anz.com and enter the job code 51123HL.