Maintenance Manager | Harewood

Maintenance Manager Advert

At George Weston Foods (GWF) – Baking Division NZ our purpose is “Everyday Moments Of Goodness” and with iconic Kiwi brands such as Tip Top Bakeries, Golden, Ploughman’s, Burgen and Big Ben how can you not!

As part of George Weston Foods Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc, Baking Division NZ is a people, quality, customer and consumer focused FMCG, employing over 700 people across New Zealand and at our 4 manufacturing sites.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join our Harewood Bakery in Christchurch.  You will be responsible for leading the Harewood maintenance/engineering team (5 direct reports) to deliver world class maintenance and reliability that is underpinned by our value of SAFE (we create a safe place to work; we care about each other; safety has an equal voice; our food is safe)

Your key areas of responsibility will involve:

• Improving reliability and operational performance to drive efficiencies
• Guiding and supporting team members to develop their skills and advance their careers
• Facilitating maintenance planning processes
• Delivery of long-term initiatives (capital projects)
• Contractor management and permit to work compliance
• Building and maintaining a strong team environment with a high-performance culture

What we offer:

• Diverse and inclusive team environment
• Competitive salary and bonus
• Ongoing training and development
• Free on-site parking
• Free bread

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• a passion for people safety and food safety
• ability to demonstrate daily a commitment to reduce & eliminate ‘Threat To Life’ Risks across our Harewood Bakery
• previous experience within an FMCG environment
• Mechanical engineering qualifications including plc knowledge / programming
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in leading, managing and developing high performing teams
• Enjoys working in collaboration to achieve common goals
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Knowledge of HACCP policies and procedures
• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles
• Strong understanding of predictive and preventative maintenance systems
• Proven track record of developing and implementing processes to improve plant performance

So, why join us?

At GWF we live and breathe our four values, SAFE, COURAGEOUS, TRUSTING & COLLABORATIVE. As a diverse business with a proud heritage, we offer a broad range of career opportunities, where we challenge and support our people “To act like owners of the business”.

• Competitive salary and annual incentive
• Flexibility to work from home.
• Opportunities for development and growth
• Supportive environment where we live our values and encourage inclusivity & diversity.
• Long service benefits and generous parental leave support
• Product allowance

Apply Now

To apply for this opportunity please submit your application by clicking on the ‘apply now' button or please feel free to contact our recruitment email recruitmentnz@gwf.com.au for a confidential discussion.

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete our pre-employment screening tests including a medical check with a drug and alcohol test and a criminal record check.

At Tip Top we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, Everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

So, we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. Let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to recruitmentnz@gwf.com.au.