We currently have an exciting full-time opportunity for a passionate Maintenance Lead based in Auckland. As the Maintenance Lead you will lead our team of Maintenance Technicians, providing on the job coaching, deploying our maintenance programmes and attending breakdowns where required, to optimise the operation of the production area. You will represent the company not only through your technical skills but also by being an ambassador for who we are and what we do at JDE.
The Maintenance Leader supports the maintenance team to achieve manufacturing excellence through preventative maintenance, providing subject matter expertise and coaching operators.as well as developing a culture of equipment ownership in the team with high action orientation and commitment to results.

We’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Min of 2 years in a people leadership with strong focus on development of teams
• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (strong preference in FMCG) including Engineering roles
• Experience of change management within the plant to improve organization performance, in safety and quality as well.
• Project management experience including leading a project
• Understanding of budgeting and financial processes.
• Profound knowledge and experience of Operational Excellence methodologies like TPM (prerequisite), Lean and 6 Sigma.

What’s in it for you?

• Income Protection and Life Insurance for you and your family
• Delicious coffee and tea on-site and quarterly free staff parcels including a range of our coffee and tea brands
• You will be representing a respected multinational famous for their brands such as Moccona, L’OR, JED’s, Hummingbird and Bell Tea

Are you up for this challenge?
If so, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, feel free to send an e-mail to NZ Talent (NZ.Talent@jdecoffee.com).
Note: no applications are handled via e-mail.
We are not an accredited employer therefore cannot assist with work visas and currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ.