Engineering Manager - Kapuni

ENGINEERING MANAGER - KAPUNI

• Become a pivotal leader in a rapidly growing and market leading organisation.
• Promote a culture of safety, high performance and continuous improvement.
• Lead, mentor, coach to drive best practice.

OUR CO-OPERATIVE We love New Zealand, and we care about our growth, our land, and our people. We work together to create a future we can all be proud of every day. Our values of Imagination, Bravery, Connections and Honesty mean we look out for each other and stand for what we believe in. We take ownership for growing and developing ourselves and supporting and challenging each other so we can all reach our full potential. Here at Ballance, you have a part to play. You can make your place and are free to make a real difference. Together, we care about our people and our place, about the future of farming and New Zealand. THE OPPORTUNITY As the Engineering Manager you will provide strategic and engineering leadership to the Kapuni site – one of the company’s largest production and distribution facilities. This role reports directly to the Site Manager and works in close synergy with the leaders across operational and supply chain leaders, and national support services across the Ballance group. No two days are the same and your role responsibilities include:

• Lead the engineering team to get the best out of the plant.
• Oversee the projects team, delivering a diverse range of projects over multiple disciplines.
• Support the business to develop & implement strategic plans to position the Kapuni asset for the future.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THIS ROLE You’re a confident team player who understands the responsibilities of the company and the seriousness of the role. You will be most suited to the role if you have:

• Outstanding people leadership skills; you are a talented leader, mentor, coach, negotiator, resolver of conflict, enabler.
• Experience in management and ideally have worked in larger organisations where engineering best practice has been a way of life.
• A background from within a Petrochem manufacturing environment.
• The ability to see the bigger picture, communicate the company vision, and achieve buy-in from all parties. While this role is responsible for the engineering at the Kapuni site, taking a broader enterprise view is essential to achieve overall company objectives.
• A hands-on approach, analytical ability, and courage to challenge the status quo.
• Knowledge and experience in continuous improvement and change management.
• Ideally hold a relevant tertiary qualification: Engineering in any discipline.

WHY BALLANCE Rewarding the great work of our team is important, which is why we offer a range of benefits for you and your family including:

• Free Life, Income and Trauma Insurance.
• Free Medical Insurance for you and your immediate family.
• Access to free confidential support services including EAP.
• On-going learning and development opportunities.
• Job security and excellent career progression opportunities.
• Excellent Parental Leave benefits.

APPLICATION PROCESS At Ballance, we proudly believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operations can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles. If this role sounds like you, come and join Ballance – Apply today! Shortlisting and recruitment processes will begin immediately and continue concurrently with the advertisement period. Early applications are encouraged. Applications close 12 January 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr