Operational Excellence Manager

1 day ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Vitaco Group Full time

About Us

Vitaco Group is a leading manufacturer and distributor of health food, sports nutrition, and supplement products in Australasia. With over 100 years of experience, we've established ourselves as a trusted brand with a strong presence in the market.

Your Opportunity

We're seeking a passionate and experienced Capital Project Engineering Manager to lead and manage Vitaco's capital investment projects, ensuring strategic development and implementation of innovative engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

This role will oversee all engineering aspects of Operational Capital Investment Projects from feasibility to implementation, including:

  • Leading a small group of talented Project Engineers to deliver capital projects across operations
  • Developing and executing long-term strategic capital investment plans aligned with Vitaco's business objectives
  • Scoping, designing, and costing operational capital investment projects for approval
  • Managing projects from feasibility to implementation, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to budget

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • 10+ years of experience in food and/or supplement manufacturing processes and equipment
  • 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in capital investment projects
  • Proven manufacturing design, installation, and commissioning experience
  • Strong financial and budgeting skills, with experience in contract negotiation and expense management
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office

Why Join Us?

Vitaco offers a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where you'll feel valued and empowered to thrive. We offer a range of benefits, including competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, exciting projects, and opportunities for career growth.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll:

  • Drive operational efficiency and innovation through the successful execution of capital investment projects
  • Lead a small group of talented Project Engineers to deliver capital projects across operations
  • Develop and execute long-term strategic capital investment plans aligned with Vitaco's business objectives

What You'll Bring

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • 10+ years of experience in food and/or supplement manufacturing processes and equipment
  • 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in capital investment projects
  • Proven manufacturing design, installation, and commissioning experience

Career Growth Opportunities

Vitaco offers a range of career growth opportunities, including training and development programs, mentoring, and performance-based promotions.



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