THE ROLE: The purpose of this role is the coordination of the maintenance engineering function and production project management systems for the site. You would report to the General Manager and the primary objectives of the position are:
Lead the maintenance team and carry out all engineering functions on site.
Maintain operations efficiently to ensure minimum downtime and costs.
Ensure that all production projects are scoped, designed, installed and commissioned within budget and agreed timeframes.
Manage and improve business systems for quality, training and health & safety.
Co-ordinate the application of company Health & Safety policies and procedures to the site
Standard working hours would be based on 45 hrs/wk., between 5.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, but may vary depending on production requirements. You will also be required to pass all relevant testing, drug screening and Ministry of Justice Security checks prior to commencing work.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS: This is an opportunity for someone with a high work ethic and the energy to prove themselves. This role offers the right candidate a chance to make a difference, key attributes for this role are:
Must have at least 3 / 5 years engineering management experience
Proven experience in delivering projects which meet business outcomes, planning, budgeting oversight.
Strong administration skills, ideally proficient on Microsoft 365 platform, Excel, Word, Outlook etc
Ability to lead, motivate and train people.
Effective problem-solving abilities using logic and factual information.
An interest in H&S, environmental and compliance
Proven time management with strong organisation and prioritising skills
A high level of written and verbal communication skills along with a warm and approachable personality
Excellent attention to detail and ability to use initiative.
You'll also have a positive can-do attitude, with the ability to undertake work in a safe and efficient way to ensure our health and safety, quality standards and production requirements are met. This is a busy role within a small team so to be successful you will need to thrive on a challenge, be a great multi-tasker and able to lead a team to great heights.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? We provide extensive ongoing training and development opportunities for our employees and prefer to promote from within when we can. As a result, we have many long-term employees who have successfully risen through the ranks, with 20 of our 50-team recognised for long service over 10 years being testament that our staff are valued and looked after.
Clelands Timber Products is privately owned New Plymouth based company with its roots dating back over 100 years. We manufacture and distribute a range of engineered timber profiles and products for both domestic and export markets – using some of the most modern German engineered machinery and technology at our site on Katere Road.
If you want to be supported in developing your career and rewarded for what you do, then make the move to Clelands Timber Products!
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