Engineering & Reliability Manager - Processing Plant

About the role

An experienced Engineering & Reliability Manager is sought to oversee engineering and maintenance operations in a high-volume processing or FMCG manufacturing plant in Lae, Papua New Guinea. The role focuses on improving plant reliability, minimising equipment breakdowns, increasing operational efficiency and implementing effective maintenance strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Improve processing plant reliability, efficiency and equipment performance.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Reduce unplanned downtime and improve asset productivity.
• Lead maintenance improvement and change-management initiatives.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory and reliability projects.
• Conduct breakdown analysis and oversee engineering projects.
• Lead and coach maintenance and operations teams.
• Support plant safety, quality, cost and food-safety objectives.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of FMCG maintenance engineering experience.
• Experience in processing plants or high-volume FMCG manufacturing.
• Experience improving plant uptime and reducing equipment breakdowns.
• Strong project management, financial and leadership capabilities.
• Good communication skills and a valid driver's licence.

Required skills

• Knowledge of maintenance ERP systems.
• Understanding of HACCP and food-safety requirements.
• Strong engineering, reliability and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Microsoft Office skills.