About the role

Job Description

Maintenance Lead

Opportunity to grow your career with Kraft Heinz!
Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
4x Maintenance Lead opportunities available at our Tomoana site.

Kickstart Your Career with Kraft Heinz!

Are you looking to grow your career in Engineering & Maintenance? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have four exciting permanent opportunities for Maintenance Lead’s to join our Maintenance team, based in Tomoana, New Zealand.

The Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Monitor and drive maintenance KPIs, including our management system, reliability, breakdowns, PM completion, and work order/request completion.

Lead/support deployment, adherence, and continuous improvement of the KHMS Management System for the Maintenance & Engineering pillar on the plant floor.

Supervise shift maintenance execution to meet timing, quality, cost, and safety standards; provide site coverage/support as required.

Champion Kraft Heinz Golden Safety Rules and ensure all maintenance work follows site procedures and guidelines.

Coach, support, and educate fitters/technicians; qualify AM/PM capability and performance on the line.

Plan and prioritise maintenance activities with the weekly schedule in partnership with the Maintenance Planner.

Own machinery reliability by leading troubleshooting, inspections, and preventative maintenance improvement.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports in CMMS (e.g., SAP/Mainpac) and train users as needed.

Manage people administration: rostering, leave planning, timesheets, and accurate payroll for direct reports.

Recruit, supervise, and develop maintenance/electrical technicians and contractors; support maintenance budgeting and spend control.

About you:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field (or equivalent relevant experience) preferred
Strong people leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (required)
Strong and proven hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (required)
Strong technical capability across packaging/mechanical operations, electrical maintenance, instrumentation, controls/electronics, and utility systems
Proven ability to motivate, coach, train, direct, and performance-manage a diverse team
Demonstrated capability to plan effectively and lead teams through change in a large enterprise environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office and maintenance/computer systems
Able to manage and support a continuous 24/7 operation (including shift-based environments)
Eligibility to work in New Zealand – with full working rights

Benefits of working with us:

Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package
Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers
Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter
Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand
In House Training Programs
Corporate Discount Programs

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're passionate, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team environment, please submit your application. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our job advertisements early.

Location(s)

Tomoana

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

Skills & Tags

Aplyr's read

Kraft Heinz is a global food giant, attracting professionals passionate about iconic brands and innovative product development in the food and beverage industry.
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What's promising

•Kraft Heinz offers diverse career paths with roles in sales, R&D, and data science.
•The company is committed to innovation, evident in its investment in R&D roles.
•Kraft Heinz's global presence provides opportunities for international career growth.

What to watch

•Kraft Heinz has faced challenges with adapting to changing consumer preferences.
•The company has undergone significant restructuring, which can create uncertainty.
•There is pressure to balance cost-cutting with maintaining product quality.

Why Kraft Heinz

•Kraft Heinz is known for its portfolio of iconic brands like Heinz and Kraft.
•The company emphasizes data-driven decision-making in roles like category management.
•Kraft Heinz's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its product innovation strategies.

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