Pedersen Group is a multi-national organisation in the wood-fibre industry – recognised for its innovation, we have an exemplary reputation spanning over 40 years of designing and delivering individual business solutions for our customers.

A vacancy has become available at the Kinleith operation for a Maintenance Supervisor

This role reporting to the Site Manager will be accountable and responsible for the fixed plant maintenance, ensuring productivity rates and efficiencies are achieved, by forecasting, planning, organising and carrying out scheduled, non-scheduled and preventative maintenance on the plant, developing an effective working relationship with all parties that have an interest or potential impact on the business.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Responsibility & ownership for developing and delivering a constantly evolving quality maintenance plan that drives performance.
• Assessing and analysing opportunities on repairs and maintenance issues to the fixed plant and machinery.
• Assessing the quality of the product outputs and make recommendations and or modifications for quality control and continuous improvement, working at both the ‘shop floor’ and as a part of the Site leadership team to resolve any plant issues.
• Leading a Maintenance Team that drives and delivers quality outcomes at all levels.
• Input into and management of the site maintenance budget both R&M and Capital.
• Developing and maintaining a commitment to a Health & Safety focussed culture by promoting and supporting the company quality & safety standards, focusing on continuous improvement whilst demonstrating the company values and behaviours.

As the successful applicant, you will have proven ability to lead and motivate a cohesive team of 3 direct reports, whilst fostering on-going organisational culture and improvement, demonstrating sound judgement with a focused and logical approach to problem-solving.

Our commitment to you is an industry and market competitive Remuneration package, whilst working for a vibrant company with a culture and core values of openness, integrity and respect, of which we apply at every level

Applications including a copy of your CV should be submitted by going to current vacancies in the careers section at www.pedersen-group.com

or by forwarding your application to:

HR, Pedersen Group Ltd

PO Box 1895, Rotorua