Christchurch, CanterburyPermanentOJI Fibre Solutions is one of New Zealand's leading manufacturers and suppliers of packaging solutions to a wide range of industries throughout the country. Our customers include blue chip manufacturers and marketers of packaging products to the food, primary produce, industrial and grocery sectors.
Based at our Corrugated Case business in Hornby, Christchurch, we provide innovative and high quality cardboard packaging to the dairy, horticulture, industrial and food sectors.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager and working closely with the engineering and production teams, it goes without saying that you are a self-motivated person who’s highly skilled in both your technical expertise and communication style. You are also passionate about the job and making improvements.
We want your expertise in predictive and preventative engineering to lead the sites productive maintenance program with the goal of eliminating equipment and process failures.
You will be responsible for:
Improving plant reliability by reviewing current results and ensuring correct execution of preventative and predictive maintenance schedules
Resolving major breakdowns and roadblocks to productivity using RCA and other collaborative problem solving techniques
Adopt and teach Reliability techniques to maintenance and production staff
Focus on continuous improvement working with the current maintenance team to design and implement improvements to existing equipment and processes
Identifying and dealing with barriers to improving engineering performance
Identifying and leading projects aimed at increasing productivity, quality and reliability
Managing effective relationships with staff, suppliers and contractors
Ensuring that all Health & Safety requirements are adhered to by both staff and contractors
You will have:
Successful track record of managing and improving machinery reliability in a modern high speed manufacturing environment
Experience in pneumatics, hydraulic systems with a working knowledge of engineering methods
Advanced Trade Certification and/or NZCE or relevant Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or Electrical)
Formal training in Lean principles advantageous
RCA Best Practice knowledge
Project management experience
Total Preventative Maintenance experience
Working knowledge of MEX CMMS or SAP would also be an asset.
Computer literate in Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Machine reliability and improvement is critical to the continued success and safety of our site. We are committed to enhancing the effectiveness of both by identifying and managing barriers to productivity and encourage applications online from motivated and experienced self-starters with a passion to make it happen!
You will gain a career with a leading New Zealand manufacturer and enjoy benefits including:
A competitive salary in accordance with your qualifications and experience
7.5% superannuation benefits package including medical cover, life and income protection insurance
The support of a dedicated and experienced management team
Please apply online with your CV detailing your suitability to be considered for this key role and note that in accordance with company policy, the successful candidate for this new permanent role will be required to undergo pre-employment medical, drug and police checking at our expense.
Please note: we don’t always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.
