• The ideal candidate must come from a food manufacturing background and have a solid understanding of the requirements for maintaining food processing facilities, including machinery, production lines, and packaging systems.
• This critical role is central to ensuring efficient operations, strategic maintenance planning, and seamless collaboration with senior stakeholders. If you are a seasoned engineering professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for agriculture, this could be the opportunity for you.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: BSc or BEng in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.
• Certification: GCC certification is advantageous; must fulfil 16.2 appointment requirements.
• Experience: At least 10 years of engineering management experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Skills: Expertise in commissioning, maintenance planning and execution, and optimizing CAPEX projects. Proven ability to manage costs and drive profitability.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence senior executives, and secure project approvals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations Oversight: Direct all engineering functions across farms, factories, and packhouses to ensure efficient asset management and seamless operations.
• Strategic Alignment: Work closely with divisional heads, Directors, and the executive team to align engineering activities with business objectives.
• Maintenance & CAPEX: Develop and execute maintenance strategies, manage CAPEX projects, and oversee the impact of maintenance budgets on profitability.
• Compliance & Regulations: Fulfil 16.2 appointment responsibilities and oversee General Machinery Regulations (GMRs). Knowledge of environmental and water use regulations is an advantage.
• Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of four direct reports, building a strong engineering department.
• Feasibility & Valuations: Conduct feasibility studies and valuations for new farms, packhouses, or acquisitions to determine viability.
• Industry Representation: Represent the company in industry forums, contribute to standardizing engineering practices, and provide insights on design and maintenance improvements.

Additional Information:

• Travel: Frequent travel required to support operations and implement best practices.
• Focus Areas: Ensure optimal asset utilization, operational efficiency, and readiness to support the company’s growth and expansion.