General Manager

Build your career with our world-leading engineering and automation business.
We're currently seeking people with the right skills, experience and attitude to join our team.

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Working out of our Brisbane office and reporting to our Group COO, the General Manager – Chilling & Freezing will be the foundation of organisational success, adeptly steering the team through strategic planning, operational finesse, and unwavering leadership.

The business unit comprises of our Sales, Engineering, Innovation and Project Management teams, of which you will lead and manage, ensuring there is a high performing mindset at all times.

As the overseer of every facet of the Chilling and Freezing business unit's operations ($33 M annual turnover, from financial management to customer relations, you will be the driving force behind achieving goals and maximising profitability.

Your previous experience and knowledge will assist you in developing sales strategies to achieve targets and KPIs for the business unit, ensuring continuous improvement of engineering practices, while empowering the team to foster innovation initiatives and developing an environment that is conducive to collaboration.

You will be a team player who possesses the ability to understand and work alongside the General Managers of the other business units, while at the same time not losing focus on achieving results in your own team.

With a keen eye for strategy and a dedication to excellence, you will ensure that every aspect of the Chilling & Freezing business unit functions seamlessly, propelling it towards sustained success and a culture of empowerment.

About You:

Relevant tertiary qualification, ideally in engineering or project management A demonstrated track record of success in a senior management role Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate team members Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data driven approach to decision making Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial analysis Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels Strategically and holistically thinks about the long- and short-term implications of decisions Maintains a high level of accountability and inspires the same in others, empowering them with a sense of ownership to make decisions.

Aligns with MHM Automation's values and models them in their leadership style Availability to travel domestically and internationally (where required)

We Can Offer:

A competitive remuneration package, including a KPI based incentive scheme An opportunity to grow your career and support to develop leadership skills A newly created role provides scope for you to make your own mark The opportunity to be part of a very progressive, growing and successful organisation MHM Automation has 5 product centres of excellence across Australia and New Zealand.

Despite our diversity and business breadth we are small enough for each person to make a difference through our values – we are bold, we are aspirational, we are in it together, we stand by it.

If this sounds just what you have been looking for, please apply on-line.

Working out of our Hastings office and reporting to our Group COO, the General Manager – Robotics & Automation will be the foundation of organisational success, adeptly steering the team through strategic planning, operational finesse, and unwavering leadership.

The business unit comprises of our Sales, Engineering, Workshop, Innovation and Project Management teams, of which you will lead and manage, ensuring there is a high performing mindset at all times.

As the overseer of every facet of the Robotics & Automation business unit's operations ($24 M annual turnover), from financial management to customer relations, you will be the driving force behind achieving goals and maximising profitability.

Your previous experience and knowledge will assist you in developing sales strategies to achieve targets and KPIs for the business unit, ensuring continuous improvement of engineering practices, while empowering the team to foster innovation initiatives and developing an environment that is conducive to collaboration.

You will be a team player who possesses the ability to understand and work alongside the General Managers of the other business units, while at the same time not losing focus on achieving results in your own team.

With a keen eye for strategy and a dedication to excellence, you will ensure that every aspect of the Robotics & Automation business unit functions seamlessly, propelling it towards sustained success and a culture of empowerment.

About You:

Relevant tertiary qualification, ideally in engineering or project management A demonstrated track record of success in a senior management role Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate team members Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data driven approach to decision making Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial analysis Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels Strategically and holistically thinks about the long- and short-term implications of decisions Maintains a high level of accountability and inspires the same in others, empowering them with a sense of ownership to make decisions.

Aligns with MHM Automation's values and models them in their leadership style Availability to travel domestically and internationally (where required)

We Can Offer:

A competitive remuneration package, including a KPI based incentive scheme An opportunity to grow your career and support to develop leadership skills A newly created role provides scope for you to make your own mark The opportunity to be part of a very progressive, growing and successful organisation MHM Automation has 5 product centres of excellence across Australia and New Zealand.

Despite our diversity and business breadth we are small enough for each person to make a difference through our values – we are bold, we are aspirational, we are in it together, we stand by it.

If this sounds just what you have been looking for, please apply on-line.

General Manager - Specialty Manufacturing The Role: Working out of our Christchurch office and reporting to our Group COO, the General Manager – Specialty Manufacturing will be the foundation of organisational success, adeptly steering the team through strategic planning, operational finesse, and unwavering leadership.

The business unit comprises of our Sales, Workshop, Engineering, and Project Management teams, of which you will lead and manage, ensuring there is a high performing mindset at all times.

As the overseer of every facet of the Specialty Manufacturing business unit's operations ($28 M annual turnover), from financial management to customer relations, you will be the driving force behind achieving goals and maximising profitability.

Your previous experience and knowledge will assist you in developing sales strategies to achieve targets and KPIs for the business unit, ensuring continuous improvement of engineering practices, while empowering the team to foster innovation initiatives and developing an environment that is conducive to collaboration.

You will be a team player who possesses the ability to understand and work alongside the General Managers of the other business units, while at the same time not losing focus on achieving results in your own team.

With a keen eye for strategy and a dedication to excellence, you will ensure that every aspect of the Specialty Manufacturing business unit functions seamlessly, propelling it towards sustained success and a culture of empowerment.

About You:

Relevant tertiary qualification, ideally in engineering or project management A demonstrated track record of success in a senior management role Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate team members Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data driven approach to decision making Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial analysis Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels Strategically and holistically thinks about the long- and short-term implications of decisions Maintains a high level of accountability and inspires the same in others, empowering them with a sense of ownership to make decisions.

Aligns with MHM Automation's values and models them in their leadership style Availability to travel domestically and internationally (where required)

We Can Offer:

A competitive remuneration package, including a KPI based incentive scheme An opportunity to grow your career and support to develop leadership skills A newly created role provides scope for you to make your own mark The opportunity to be part of a very progressive, growing and successful organisation MHM Automation has 5 product centres of excellence across Australia and New Zealand.

Despite our diversity and business breadth we are small enough for each person to make a difference through our values – we are bold, we are aspirational, we are in it together, we stand by it.

If this sounds just what you have been looking for, please apply on-line.

Based in our Head office in Christchurch this role will be the driving force behind aligning and creating efficiencies within MHM's global supply chain including procurement, inventory management and logistics.

Reporting directly to the Group CFO, you will be responsible for the planning, management and performance of supply chain and logistics across the MHM Group.

Coordinating with current supply chain and procurement teams globally you will have accountability over procurement resources, manage suppliers and contracts to ensure our solutions reach our customers while continuously seeking to improve internal processes.

Due to the global scope of our business this role will require accessing offshoring and 3 PL alternatives for our international markets.

About You:

Relevant tertiary qualification, such as Commerce, Engineering, Operations or International Business Operational experience and knowledge of supply chain management (including procurement, logistics and inventory management) in an international manufacturing environment.

Commercially successful in supply contract negotiation and reviewing agreements, ideally in the US and Europe Be able to develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, staff, and customers Be competent in Microsoft Suite and experienced with complex ERP solutions Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills Be a pragmatic problem solver focused on finding solutions

We Can Offer:

A competitive remuneration An opportunity to grow your career A great team environment The opportunity to be part of a very progressive and successful organisation MHM Automation has 6 product centres of excellence across Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Despite our diversity and business breadth we are small enough for each person to make a difference through our values – we are bold, we are aspirational, we are in it together, we stand by it.

If this sounds just what you have been looking for, please apply on-line.
Based on our Hastings office, you will be working on our bespoke automation projects and stand-alone machine builds.

This role truly has it all, you will be reviewing engineering designs, overseeing the manufacture and installation of our products and services, use your relationship skills to liaise with customers and our internal teams in Mechanical Design, Automation, Electrical Operations, and the Workshop and ensure that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and within project specifications.

In order to be successful in this role, you will need to be switched on at every point, technically minded, with awesome attention to detail and a real problem solver and team player.

About You:
Have a trade or tertiary qualification in engineering Be experienced in managing multiple projects or jobs at one time Excellent relationship and communication skills Have strong financial acumen Be competent in Microsoft Suite and preferably ERP software Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills Be able to challenge and push boundaries in the interest of efficiency Be a pragmatic problem solver focused on finding solutions

We Can Offer:

A competitive remuneration An opportunity to grow your career A great team environment The opportunity to be part of a very progressive and successful organisation MHM Automation has 5 product centres of excellence across Australia and New Zealand.

Despite our diversity and business breadth we are small enough for each person to make a difference through our values – we are bold, we are aspirational, we are in it together, we stand by it.

Based out of our Brisbane office, you will use your strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with customer representatives, in this customer facing role.

The Service Engineer will travel throughout Australia to perform scheduled maintenance, respond to emergency breakdowns, and ensure the optimal functioning of our equipment at client sites.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the expansion of this business area by identifying new service opportunities and coordinating with the Servicing and Sales teams.

Ensuring the safety of our customers, their staff, and our team members is of paramount importance, and you will be expected to adopt best practices in all aspects of your work.

About You:
Trade Certificate in Fitting, Mechanical Technician Experience in Chilling and Freezing and/or food processing equipment would be advantageous Ability to systematically diagnose faults and provide well thought out solutions High level of accuracy and attention to detail Be able to develop and maintain relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and customers Be a pragmatic problem solver focused on finding solutions Excellent written and oral communication skills

What We Offer:

Competitive Remuneration:
We reward your expertise and dedication.

Career Growth:
Opportunities to advance and flourish in your career.

Make an Impact:
Be part of our journey of growth and innovation, where your contributions truly matter.

Our Values:

At MHM Automation, our diverse operations and wide business spectrum are united by our core values: we are bold, we are aspirational, we are in it together, we stand by it.

Here, every individual has the power to make a difference.

The Service Lead is a dynamic and strategic role responsible for delivering service offerings and proactive critical spare parts management for our valued customers.

This role embodies a sales-focused approach, forging strong service relationships with clients across the MHM Group product range within Australia.

This is a newly created position within our growing business and your role will be crucial in establishing and leading the servicing and sales of spares for our OEM equipment throughout Australia.

About You:

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or Trade qualification or NZCE qualification in engineering desireable Previous experience in leading a service team in the aftersales industry Experience in Chilling and Freezing and/or food processing equipment would be advantageous High level of accuracy and attention to detail Be able to develop and maintain relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

Be a pragmatic problem solver focused on finding solutions Be competent in Microsoft Suite Excellent written and oral communication skills Highly organized with the ability to multitask We are always keen to hear from people with relevant skills and experiencein our areas of specialty.

If you think you have what it takes, please get in touch.
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