Milling Engineering Team Lead

**Our Opportunity**

We are looking for an experienced **Milling Engineering Team Lead** to join the Christchurch Engineering team on a permanent full-time basis.

The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for the Engineering performance of the plant and provide technical leadership for the Christchurch site by leading a team of 3 Engineering staff. The successful incumbent will also be responsible for developing and implementing mechanical maintenance plans to prevent costly equipment breakdowns as well as improving mill yield and quality performance.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Plan, direct, coordinate and manage all the activities related to plant maintenance, turnaround, capital expenditure programme for plant maintenance to meet the site’s business objectives
- Installing and performing diagnostic tests on plant mechanical systems
- Creating sketches and preliminary layouts for plant improvements and ensuring that designs and finished work are within specifications, regulations, and contract provisions.
- Carrying out a range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components, and materials
- Project management experience (ideally in Flour Milling manufacturing)
- Demonstrated ability to manage spare part management, annual maintenance budget and CAPEX planning
- Demonstrated ability to interpret project plans for the purposes of estimating time and costs.
- Organising and supervising inspection and maintenance of machines and plant
- Propose technological and efficiency improvements to site operations.
- At least 5 years of Engineering experience, preferably in a Flour Milling environment
- Operations Management or Graduate from an internationally recognised milling school (preferred)
- Recognised Engineering degree in either Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Proficient in MS office suite including D365 (advantageous)
- Ability to create and modify CAD drawings of mill layouts, equipment components and flow sheets.
- Strong interpersonal and analytical problem-solving skills
- Sound food industry knowledge
- Demonstrated ability to understand and teach others milling machinery mechanics, operation and maintenance
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.
- Ability to collaborate with the Technical Milling team and other key stakeholders
- Proven ability to read, analyse and interpret technical data derived from business periodicals and technical papers.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that involves exposure to dust, long periods of standing, ability to climb ladders and stairs, bend and move to inspect equipment.

At the time of applying, please provide the following:

- copies of all qualifications
- details of references/referees and their contact details
- written confirmation of work experience with contact details of the employer

**Hours of work**: This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday - Friday, 08h00 - 17h00, 40 hours per week.

**Salary range**: $90,000.00 -$100,000 p/annum depending on experience and skills

**Benefits**:

- A competitive salary
- Long service leave
- Free medical insurance through Southern Cross
- Free product
- Employee Assistance Programme

At Champion Flour Milling Limited we believe in **_Manaakitanga,_** caring for each other’s wellbeing, nurturing relationships, and engaging positively with each other.

Champion Flour Milling Limited is a successful company providing Milling and Bakery solutions to New Zealand industry. It is the industry leader in flour, premix, speciality flour and grains, and cereal fibres in milling and sells a comprehensive range of frozen prepared bakery products. The company has been operating for over 160 years and this wealth of experience is important to the continued success of the organisation. We are part of the Nisshin Seifun Group, an international company providing opportunities for our people.