engineering and projects manager.

Are you a highly organised and proactive Engineering & Projects Planner ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? Our clients based in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne are seeking a skilled professional to lead the planning, scheduling, and coordination of critical capital projects and maintenance activities, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with food safety and GMP standards.

Our clients are food manufacturers who are well established, rapidly growing and looking for someone to join their team for their next stage of growth.

What You'll Do:

• Project Leadership: Develop detailed project plans, schedule works to minimize production disruption, and ensure alignment with hygiene and zoning requirements.
• Maintenance Optimisation: Plan and schedule preventative maintenance using CMMS, coordinate shutdowns, and develop standard maintenance plans for critical equipment.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all engineering activities meet food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, SQF) and site safety policies.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with engineering, production, quality, and external contractors, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, identify opportunities, and support root cause investigations.

What You'll Bring:

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or similar).
• 3-5 years' experience in food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing.
• Proficiency in project scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera) and CMMS (MEX, SAP, Pronto).
• Project management training (PMP, PRINCE2) and experience in chilled/frozen/high-care food facilities would be an advantage
• Strong understanding of GMP, food safety, and hygiene principles.
• Excellent planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

If you're passionate about operational excellence and thrive in a dynamic production setting, we want to hear from you

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.