Are you a seasoned mechanical engineer with a strong manufacturing background? You have leadership experience but are looking for that next big power play? This could be the developmental role you have been looking for.

Our client in a long standing, well established global manufacturing company with sites across New Zealand. This role, sits in the heart of the Bay of Plenty.

You might be in Whakatane, Rotorua, Tauranga, Te Puke or looking to relocate.

Due to internal promotion we are seeking a well established engineering manager to join our client as a Area Manager, bringing leadership to the maintenance team by initiating, influencing and authorising change whilst providing direction for maintenance planning, execution, cost control and day to day maintenance operations.

Core Role Responsibilities:

* Managing Area/Plant performance
* Managing inputs into the process
* Supporting plant maintenance & reliability programmes
* Direct leadership of Area Maintenance Engineers
* Management of CMMS
* Internal stakeholder management
* Planning & Delegation of workloads

Required Attributes:

* A relevant tertiary or trade qualification
* Proven track record of managing & leading an engineering team or project supervision
* Experience (min 5 years) in larger manufacturing/heavy processing industries
* Demonstrated experience in increasing reliability through improved maintenance practises
* Effective contract management skills
* Clear and concise written and verbal communication
* The ability to provide technical solutions during routine maintenance shutdowns

This Mechanical Engineering Leadership is not for the faint hearted, it is meaty, provides a strong foundation for future development and will call on all aspects of your proven maintenance background.

The package will be reflected of your experience ranging between 130-150K + benefits. If this sounds like the opportunity your looking for this spring, please reach out to Holly - Holly@1cr.co.nz or 021 242 1187 for a confidential chat.

Full JD available to pre qualified candidates.