Senior Project Manager

We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years.

A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.

Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering major capital projects, > $500,000 value. Across the organisation's manufacturing and processing facilities, with emphasis on

• food safety,
• operational efficiency, and
• regulatory compliance.

Oversees projects from concept through to commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.

This role suits someone who enjoys running multiple projects end-to-end.  The role will be based from out Waitoa offices with travel required to our sites and farms.

Key Responsibilities:

x  Project Leadership and Delivery

Lead planning, execution and delivery of capital projects ($500k-$10m), including new plant installations, process improvements and building works. Manage stakeholder expectations and coordinate cross-functional teams. Ensuring projects align with the business capital plan and AOP.

x  Financial Management

Manage project budgets, prepare cost estimates, track expenditure, manage variations, and ensure optimal ROI. Prepare business cases and investment proposals for senior leadership.

x  Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with Building Act, Health & Safety at Work Act, food safety regulations and RMA. Work with regulatory authorities to obtain necessary consents and approvals.

x  Risk Management

x  Team Development

Key Requirements:

We are looking for an exceptional leader with good people management skills.  High attention to detail and a very good communicator.  A results-orientated, commercially focused problem-solver

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or related technical field
• Post-graduate qualification or professional certification (PMP, PRINCE2) desirable
• 8-10 years project management experience, 5+ years in senior roles
• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing sector
• Managing capital projects over $1 million
• Experience in operational manufacturing environment
• Good understanidng of NZ Regulations

Benefits

• Superannuation contribution by company of 7.5%
• Inghams products at discounted rates
• Employee Assistance program and other wellbeing benefits
• Small, tight-knit team and a positive work environment.
• Work with a driven team of people who are passionate about what they do.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.