Current Opportunities

Are you an experienced Engineering Leader, ready to take the next step in your career?

Position: Engineering Manager Processing

Location: Parramatta Creek, Tas

Employment Type: Full Time

Huon is seeking an exceptional Engineering Manager – Processing, to lead our maintenance and capital projects functions in our processing facilities.

As a critical member of our Processing Leadership Team, you’ll be responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of maintenance programs and capital projects, managing budgets in excess of $20 million, and leading a talented team of maintenance professionals.

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee and optimise maintenance activities across sites, ensuring safety, compliance, and adherence to GMP and SOP’s.
• Lead the strategic delivery of large-scale capital projects, including development and implementation of Capex proposals.
• Manage the Repairs and Maintenance budget (approx. $2M) and ensure alignment with operational goals.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to Maintenance Managers, Supervisors and Planners, supporting 24/7 operations.
• Develop, negotiate and manage contractor agreements and engineering service contracts.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through engagement with Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Act as a key contributor to broader processing strategy, reporting directly to the General Manager – Processing.

Who you are:

• A natural leader with 10+ years’ experience in engineering, trades, and operation management.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Trade Certification, with a strong foundation in technical leadership.
• Proven track record in FMCG and manufacturing environments, with a deep understanding of GMP standards.
• Highly developed problem solving and project management skills, adept at managing multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong business acumen with hands on experience in budgeting, and reporting and delivering capital projects. 
• Effective communicator with exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft office, with expertise in producing technical documentation and Capex reports.
• A deep commitment to safety, operational excellence, aligned with Huon’s values.  

Why you’ll love working with us:

At Huon, we’re passionate about creating a sustainable future for our industry and our people. This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive company and make a tangible impact on the success of our operations.

 and be empowered to bring innovation and efficiency to the fore front of our engineering strategy.

• Be part of an industry that’s feeding the future sustainably.
• Work alongside a passionate and supportive leadership team.
• Be empowered to bring innovation and efficiency to the forefront of our engineering strategy.
• Access to novated leases, discounted health insurance and gym memberships

Ready to dive in? Apply now, applications will be reviewed as received