Job Description

Lead Manufacturing and Engineering

HAKKA Group is seeking a commercially minded, hands-on Manufacturing Manager to lead Manufacturing and provide functional control of Engineering and Maintenance as one integrated operation. Reporting to the CEO, you will drive safe, quality-compliant and cost-effective production while strengthening asset reliability, production planning and operational improvement.

What you will lead

• Own manufacturing performance across safety, food quality, output, labour productivity, yield, waste and conversion cost.
• Provide functional leadership to Engineering and Maintenance, including preventive maintenance, breakdown response, asset reliability, critical spares and equipment lifecycle planning.
• Lead Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II/MRP2), including master production scheduling, materials, capacity planning and shopfloor control, in collaboration with Planning, Procurement and Warehouse.
• Improve ERP discipline and manufacturing data quality, including BOMs, routings, production transactions and accurate operational reporting; Infor M3 experience is an advantage.
• Lead engineering projects, CAPEX business cases, equipment upgrades, contractor management, commissioning and benefits delivery.
• Partner with QA and WHS to maintain GMP, HACCP, SQF, safe systems of work and effective risk controls.
• Coach production supervisors and engineering leaders; establish clear accountabilities, performance measures and succession capability.
• Drive Lean improvement, structured root-cause analysis, reduced downtime and cross-functional operational performance.

What you will bring

• Substantial progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably 10+ years, in food, beverage, FMCG or a similarly complex production environment.
• Deep practical experience in both manufacturing operations and engineering, including leadership of maintenance and reliability functions.
• Formal engineering qualifications are highly desirable; a relevant technical qualification or equivalent substantial experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated MRP2 expertise, production planning capability and experience improving ERP manufacturing processes.
• Evidence of delivering measurable improvements in production, downtime, asset performance, costs and team capability.
• Strong CAPEX/project delivery, financial analysis, safety and food quality knowledge, and a visible, collaborative leadership style.

Why join HAKKA?

A senior leadership role with direct access to the CEO, genuine responsibility across Manufacturing and Engineering, and the opportunity to shape asset performance, operational capability and future investment.

Apply

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your manufacturing and engineering leadership experience, qualifications and measurable operational achievements. HAKKA Group is an equal opportunity employer.