Engineering Manager

2 days ago

Orchard Hills, New South Wales, Australia Opal Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

Job description:

Discover Opal…

We manufacture goods that you see, touch, and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce.

We stand for innovation, smart solutions, and sustainability

Discover the opportunity…

As one of the largest packaging companies in Australia and New Zealand, Opal Specialty Packaging provides tailored cardboard-based packaging solutions for small, medium and large businesses. We have an exciting opportunity to join the Opal team as our site in Orchard Hills is currently looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to come onboard

The key focus of this role will be to:

  • Manage the planning, scheduling, and execution of engineering projects (particularly projects involving machinery decommissioning and installation)

  • Collaborate with OEMs, vendors, and cross-functional teams for smooth integration

  • Complete the submissions for capital projects complete with business case including financial analysis

  • Manage the R&M and CAPEX budgets for the site

  • Implement best practices in preventive/predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, and root cause analysis
  • Become part of the site leadership team at Orchard Hills and provide guidance, coaching and technical support to the site
  • Play a key role in recruiting, onboarding, and develop a full-site maintenance team

Discover your sustainable future…

We can offer a varied career journey with experiential learning gained from cross-functional and lateral moves. We embrace diversity in all its forms, and we look for curious individuals who thrive in an environment of change.

For this role we would ideally like you to have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, with a specialization in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics engineering
  • Proven background in engineering and maintenance management within manufacturing settings
  • Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects
  • Experience in overseeing & managing relevant budgets (CAPEX and R&M)
  • Prior experience working within a corrugated or fibre-based industry would be highly regarded (but is not a requirement)
  • Experience using ERP or engineering systems such as Kiwi-Plan, SAP or Prism would be ideal (but is not a requirement)
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders internally and externally
  • The ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team

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