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Permanent Manawatu-Whanganui
General Manager- Manufacturing
What an exciting position we have here! An award-winning Design, Engineering and Manufacturer who is a market leader with over 40 years’ experience providing tailored and innovative solutions to their clients who include some of the worlds leading brands. Their performance has gone from strength to strength in recent years and with this newly created role we believe it to be a career defining opportunity for someone to drive the business forward into the future.Role ResponsibilitiesFocusing on the key tasks of shaping the work environment, setting strategy, allocating resources, developing the management team, building the organisation, and overseeing operationsDirect and manage business activities and to develop and implement effective business strategies and programsCo-ordinating business operationsMotivating and empowering staff at all levelsManaging operational costs across the businessExecuting first class customer relations and serviceEngaging with suppliersOversee hiring and development of personnelIdentifying business opportunities, and monitoring sales and financial activities to meet overall growth objectivesUpholding the core company valuesKey Attributes:Excellent communication skillsSuperior knowledge of business functions within a manufacturing environmentExceptional budgeting and finance skillsStrong leadership with an ability to motivate and influence at all levelsAppreciation of the principals of lean manufacturing and their value in maximising efficiencies and championing these throughout the businessSales and customer focused to drive revenueSelf-motivated and results-driven with an entrepreneurial spirit and visionProficient with common business systems with a knowledge or MRP desiredAn understanding of the technical aspects of the company’s manufacturing processes so as to provide support to departmental personnelThis is a fantastic company with an impressive factory and design hub. They are utilising state of the art manufacturing technologies and systems to ensure they can consistently deliver to customer specifications and time-scales. To succeed in this role you will ideally have a background in manufacturing and sales and an appreciation of the systems and technology associated within it. You will be driven to succeed with an innate ability to bring the best out in people whilst working collaboratively with the senior leadership team to drive efficiencies throughout the business.Ultimately, this is an exceptional opportunity for someone to take this already high performing company to the next level. If this sounds like you, contact Peter Henderson, ph: 0274419300, apply online or via email: jobs@roblawmax.co.nz quoting Job Ref PH72731
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Permanent Wellington
Candidate Manager
Who we areRobLawMax is a leading recruitment company with over 30 years’ experience in the Engineering, Construction and Energy sectors across New Zealand and Australia. Staffed by high performing consultants, RobLawMax deliver true value in recruitment services to a range of global & domestic clients. Our average staff tenure of 7.5 years is a by-product of the respectful environment and professional development opportunities we supply our staff.The OpportunityThe Candidate Manager will work alongside our high performing Wellington team with a focus on recruiting talent across the Construction, Civil Infrastructure, Energy and Power and Manufacturing sectors. Working in a candidate short market the priority of the position will be identifying and sourcing the right talent for our clients. Other responsibilities include:Growing the RobLawMax candidate database as well as keeping all records up-to-dateAdvert drafting and social media postingScreening CVs, arranging interviews and reference checkingResearching company and market sector informationAttending industry eventsWhat we need from youWe are looking for a people person” with real spark and personality who will contribute both professionally and personality wise to the great culture in the office. Someone who gets creative when it comes to finding candidates, enjoys hard work and can handle the administration component of the role. You also need to be resilient and pro-active in picking up the phone to talk with our candidates. Other attributes we are looking for are:Strong MS Office and IT skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationTime management – you can juggle your tasks, prioritise, and communicate when you can’t meet a deadlineGood sense of humourAn interest in the sectors we recruit for is also a bonusAny recruitment / resourcing or construction experience is a huge plus, in-house / agency or a technical / engineering background will also be consideredCollectively we offer a wealth of knowledge and relationships across the engineering and construction sectors across New Zealand and Australia. The role comes with a rewarding commission structure, flexible work hours and autonomy. We also provide free Life and Income Protection insurance for our permanent staff.If this sounds like you, call Peter Henderson on 04 917 0855, apply online or email your CV to jobs@roblawmax.co.nz quoting Ref: PH72643
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Permanent Wellington
Systems Engineer
Position PurposeThe System Engineer is responsible for analysing and developing appropriate strategies to reduce the risk of service failure and ensures assets remain reliable, maintainable and available for use. The Systems Engineer ensures reliability, availability, maintainability and safety (RAMS) data's collected and analysed, the cause of incidents / issues are identified, required design modifications are managed, and ensures the performance of products and systems are achieved within the appropriate level.Essential in this role will be the ability to develop positive relationships across the business to ensure the efficient and effective establishing and implementing of systems and/or processes within the company.Primary ResponsibilitiesManage Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System on both the EMU and Carriage fleets to ensure that fleet reliability and safety issues are reduced to an acceptable levelManage the Engineering Change Process to ensure that modifications to the fleet and technical maintenance plan are carried out according to procedure and to the satisfaction of relevant stakeholdersChair and otherwise lead Engineering Team meetings to ensure that adequate actions are taken in the execution of fleet reliability and safety solutionsAct as the primary point of contact within the Engineering Team for client requests or queries and ensure that they are actioned upon in a timely mannerMaintain and revise as needed the Engineering/RAMS processes & instructions such as FRACAS, Warranty, RCM (Reliability Centred Maintenance)Ensure all applicable standards, certifications, regulations, and customer requirements are appropriately integrated into engineering processes and proceduresReport performance against the business KPIs to the client on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in accordance with contractual requirementsLead attribution process for service affecting failures; investigating each attributed failure in detail to determine whether client shall suffer a performance deduction and proceeding with disputes as requiredPerform train system FMECA (Failure Mode, Effect and Criticality Analysis) and FTA (Fault Tree Analysis) in coordination with the Engineering teamProject manage heavy maintenance or modification worksPerform regular audits according to Engineering/RAMS processes & instructionsCommunicate with headquarters as required in relation to system engineeringUndertake other tasks and projects as might be assigned from time to timeKnowledge and ExperienceRelevant tertiary qualification (Engineering related)More than three years’ experience in an engineering maintenance environment with a sound understanding of maintenance processes and techniques.Significant knowledge and experience associated with developing information data, undertaking analysis and interpretation for maintenance planning and management purposes.Familiarity with project management principlesAdvanced knowledge of RAMS especially FRACA SystemAdvanced Engineering Document (Processes & Instructions) and report writing capabilityExpertise in analysing, evaluating and problem solving, risks and obstacles (a lateral thinker)Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skillsStakeholder management experienceIf this sounds like you, apply now. Send your CV to jobs@roblawmax.co.nz quoting reference PH772511. For more information contact Peter Henderson on 027 441 9300
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Permanent Christchurch City
Project Manager - Civil
We have a great new role for an experienced Civil Project Manager in Christchurch. This is a leading civil contractor who specialise in Civil, Earthworks and land development who have won significant work in the region and now require an additional Project Manager to join their team.Role:You be responsible for managing a variety of commercial and residential sub division projects in the region. Responsibilities below but not limited to are:Create, monitor, and utilise project programmes using your skills in MS ProjectEngaging with stakeholders at all levelsManagement of Health and Safety and maintain high standardsQuality control and AssuranceEfficiently manage Claims, variations and other contractual mattersWorking closely with the Site Manager in the organisation of labour, plant, machinery, equipment and materials to meet the programTo be successful in this role:You will be a dynamic and driven Project Manager who leads with passion and integrity to drive projects to successful delivery.Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of NZS 3910Knowledge of earth moving plant operations and capacitiesAbility to establish a strong programme and skilled in Project Management softwareBe commercially astute and manage project financialsContracts ManagementPractical and Solution orientatedSuperb Communication Skills both oral and writtenProven leadership and delivery experienceYou must be a New Zealand Resident or be eligible to live and work in New ZealandFor more information contact Peter Henderson on 027 441 9300 apply online or email your CV to jobs@roblawmax.co.nz quoting Ref: PH72508
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