Technical Lead
HybridAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Job Summary
Lead maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution to maximize equipment performance and reliability while driving continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis and sustainable solutions. Coach and develop engineers, operators, and technical teams to build capability, and collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and operational groups to optimize line performance. Support planned maintenance activities, shutdowns, start-ups, and major equipment interventions while championing food safety, quality, compliance, and workplace standards. Manage technical documentation, maintenance plans, and equipment standards to ensure best practices. Contribute to site improvement programs and support the implementation of new equipment and technologies within New Zealand manufacturing operations.
Required Qualifications
- A qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated technical expertise and leadership capability.
- Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, scheduling, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience troubleshooting and improving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or automation systems.
- The ability to coach, influence, and develop others while building strong working relationships across teams.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and a structured approach to problem solving.
- Experience using systems such as SAP and Microsoft Office.
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to food, dairy, or regulated manufacturing environments will be highly regarded
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