Engineering Manager - Nambeelup, WA

About Us:

ARYZTA is an international food company headquartered in Switzerland, holding a leading global position in B2B bakery industry across Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. Catering to widely diverse customer channels including grocery, convenience, quick-service restaurants, bakeries, and foodservice, ARYZTA employs approximately 7,500 people around 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. 

In Australia & New Zealand our thriving business operates across four cutting-edge industrial bakeries in VIC, NSW and New Zealand, supported by large scale distribution centres in key locations and fueled by the dedication and passion of our employees. 

A unique opportunity has opened for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function at our brand-new bakery scheduled to launch in 2025 in Nambeelup, WA (12 km from Mandurah and 60km South of Peth).

Why work with ARYZTA? We offer:

• A competitive remuneration package including performance bonus;
• Ownership and scope for career development;
• The opportunity to make a real impact at an exciting time of business growth.
• Operate in a state-of-the-art bakery equipped with industry-leading technology and equipment.
• Job stability that comes with a growing Global employer that puts people first.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Engineering Manager will play a key part in ensuring the success of our new site, with a primary focus on equipment performance, engineering excellence, and effective asset management.

From commissioning and start-up through to ongoing operations, you will provide strategic leadership and hands-on direction to a multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance team, ensuring all engineering activities are aligned with the company’s vision and objectives.

In this pivotal role, you will lead the transition from setup to full-scale operations, prioritising safety, efficiency, and the productivity of the plant’s engineering assets.

Key responsibilities:

• Engineering Leadership:
  • Oversee the successful commissioning of new equipment and systems, ensuring their seamless integration into daily operations.
  • Maintain facility and equipment at optimal readiness to meet production requirements while upholding safety, product quality, and compliance standards.
  • Implement and refine preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and increase plant efficiency.
  • Evaluate new equipment and innovations, keeping ARYZTA at the forefront of bakery technology.
  • Manage engineering budgets, track expenses, and provide regular progress updates to senior management.
• Team & Relationship Management:
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
  • Establish effective working relationships and clear communication channels within your team and with senior management.
  • Manage contractor and external partner performance, including oversight of inductions, compliance, and documentation.
• Procedural & Operational Excellence:
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and food safety standards in all engineering activities.
  • Maintain accurate engineering records and reporting systems, including budget forecasts, engineering inventory and continuous improvement plans.
  • Continuously review and refine engineering systems and procedures, driving ongoing improvements.

The successful candidate will bring:

• 5 years+ experience in a complex engineering environment, ideally with a large-scale baking/food or FMCG manufacturing company.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering/maintenance management.
• Engineering qualifications or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to drive people development and team’s engagement.
• Commercial acumen and experience in negotiating with external partners/vendors.
• Effective prioritization and execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility with working schedules and availability for afterhours work when required.

Your Application:

If you are ready to take this unique career defining opportunity, we would like to hear from you. Please APPLY ONLINE or reach out to us via email to ANZ.recruitment@aryzta.com for more information.

Estimated Start in the Role: June 2025

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 law.