Position Title: Maintenance Manager Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Position Location: Hastings Requisition ID: 29565 We know the importance that food plays in people's lives – the power it has to bring people, families, and communities together. At McCain, our purpose is to celebrate real connections, through delicious planet-friendly food, with those that are important to us. Our Hastings team are looking for a dynamic Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team to new heights of performance reliability. As the Maintenance Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and leading the maintenance department. Your leadership will ensure that all maintenance activities are executed with precision, safety, and efficiency. You will be responsible for managing a team of skilled technicians, implementation of strategies to enhance equipment reliability and performance, and collaborate with the Project Engineer on the implementation of capital projects. About the role Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth and high performance. Maintenance Planning: Identify, develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs to ensure all equipment and facilities are functioning optimally. Problem Solving: Quickly address and resolve any maintenance issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous operations. Safety & Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company policies. Promote a culture of safety within the team. Budget Management: Prepare and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and resource allocation. Continuous Improvement: Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes and equipment reliability. Capital Projects: Provide input into the development of site projects and ensure safe labour allocation for site projects as required. About you Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager or in a similar leadership role. Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members. In-depth knowledge of maintenance procedures, machinery, and equipment. Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues. Demonstrated ability to organise own workload, prioritise outputs and work within time constraints. Ability to manage budgets and financial aspects of the maintenance department. What's in it for You? Opportunity to be a part of a global iconic brand. Employee & Family Assistance Program. Immediate cover for Life and Total Permanent Disability Insurance. Matched KiwiSaver contribution up to 4%. Pioneering, innovative and dedicated development programs. Education Assistance Programs. Opportunity to 'Chip In' and give back to the community as part of our paid volunteer program. If you're looking for your next challenge and want to get behind an organisation that celebrates real connections, then this is your role! Job Family: ManufacturingDivision: ANZDepartment: Hastings MaintenanceCompany: McCain Foods (NZ) Limited #J-18808-Ljbffr