Engineering Planning & Inventory Control

Working with Us:

ARYZTA is an international food company headquartered in Switzerland, holding a leading global position in frozen bakery industry across Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. We manufacture and supply fresh bakery products to major retailers, food service providers, and quick service restaurants and our commitment to our customers and passion for good food have allowed us to grow into one of the largest specialty bakery companies in the world.

ARYZTA is for people who are passionate about what they do and doing it well. We take pride in our high quality, delicious food and in our leading position as the world's number one frozen bakery.

The Role:

A rare opportunity has become available for a Planning & Inventory Control Engineer to join the team based in our industrial bakery in Glenfield, Auckland (North Shore).

As the Engineering Planning & Inventory Control in our dynamic organization, you will play a pivotal role in planning, leading, supervising, and directing engineering functions. Your responsibilities include installing, maintaining, improving, and fault-finding mechanical equipment, ensuring operational safety, efficiency, and fitness for purpose.

Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate with operations, purchasing, and materials management.
• Manage work orders using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) called MEX
• Update equipment and preventative maintenance plans in MEX Plant Maintenance.
• Identify and obtain materials, requisition orders, and kits as per procedures.
• Estimate costs for work orders, including direct labor, materials, and total cost.
• Verify availability of parts, materials, and tools before scheduling jobs.
• Liaise with engineers for scheduled maintenance, ordering components, consumables, equipment, and tools.
• Maintain master equipment files in both hard copy and electronic formats.
• Perform Planner workflow functions in MEX.
• Identify critical component needs and establish safe stock requirements in MEX.
• Ensure optimal stock levels and up-to-date MSDS forms for lubricants and chemicals.
• Optimize existing PMs with detailed information and establish organized spare parts storage.
• Support engineering during breakdown situations as needed.
• Liaise and build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders regularly.
• Support and actively participate in plant operation planning, evaluation, and problem-solving.

About You:

We are seeking a Planning Engineer who is a do-er, results-driven, highly organized, detail-oriented and prepared to be hands on when required.

To thrive in this role you will need:

• A certificate in Mechanical or Electrical trade;
• 3+ years of Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in FMCG/food industry
• Competent following engineering schematic drawings;
• Demonstrable competence in fault finding skills on mechanical, pneumatic equipment;
• Basic level Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Microsoft Office skills;
• High safety standards
• Proven problem solver with ability to prioritise and multi-task;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Customer service focused (internal and external)
• Experience and knowledge of welding, electricity, pneumatics, steam and gear reducers will be advantageous

Shift pattern: 6am-3pm Monday to Friday, with flexibility for weekend work when required.

All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and provide evidence of the required qualifications.

In return to your experience, we offer:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Autonomy and scope for career development
• The opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry in an exciting engineering setting.
• The job stability that comes with a global employer who puts people first.
• A supportive working culture and an inclusive team environment

Your Application:

If this sounds like you and you are ready to take on a rare and career defining opportunity, we would like to hear from you now! Please APPLY ONLINE or email ANZ.recruitment@aryzta.com for more information.

ARYZTA is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.