Engineering Manager

Established in 1915, Haigh’s Chocolates is the oldest family-owned chocolate maker in Australia. Run by fourth generation Haigh’s family, we employ over 850 people across 21 retail stores currently located in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, as well as online, plus two factories and head office. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, Haigh’s prides itself on being a chocolate ‘bean to bar’ specialist, committed to the art of premium chocolate making. Haigh’s roast their own cocoa beans, ethically sourced from plantations around the world, to create a unique blend of premium milk and dark chocolate.  Through meticulous artisan skills that include handmade chocolate creation and finishing, combined with advanced manufacturing equipment and techniques, Haigh’s creates exquisite chocolates that look and taste delicious.

These opportunities don’t present themselves very often, and this is your chance to impact the shape of our manufacturing operations at Haigh’s Chocolates for decades to come!

An experienced Engineering Manager, forming part of the Supply Chain Leadership Team, you will have accountability across all of our manufacturing sites (Parkside, Mile End and the new Salisbury South Complex currently under construction). The initial focus will be on commissioning the new site as it becomes operational in early to mid-2025.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, Supply Chain, you will lead the Engineering Team who will manage all technical aspects of our machinery and services, manage capital projects and partner with your peers to ensure safe and efficient production processes. This role is pivotal in maintaining operational excellence and advancing strategic initiatives, including a multimillion-dollar manufacturing project. We’re eager to hear from candidates with a solid engineering background, ideally in food manufacturing, with proven leadership skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategy development and execution of technical aspects of the business.
• Lead major capital projects, provide machinery recommendations, develop business cases and implement these projects.
• Work with the manufacturing team to enhance the process flow to aid efficiency and ensure safety.
• Oversee all technical aspects of our state-of-the-art Chocolate making and Production facilities.
• Manage maintenance and capital budgets, ensuring cost control for projects and processes.
• Manage the maintenance of our equipment park.
• Ensure legal compliance, manage risks, and adhere to safety and governance standards.
• Lead and develop your team and foster collaboration between engineering and manufacturing.
• Uphold our high technical standards.
• Share our values of Contribution, Determination and Trust.

Why join us? 

• Enjoy the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative processes as we expand into our new Salisbury South facility.
• Become part of our 109-year legacy, while also contributing to a forward-looking, dynamic environment.
• Thrive in a supportive team atmosphere where everyone's contributions are valued and celebrated. Plus, who can resist working with chocolate?
  
  

We have a strong values-based culture and offer a generous salary, wellbeing initiatives, short term incentive scheme, learning and development opportunities and many other benefits. And just to emphasise, joining our team comes with the delightful bonus of indulging in plenty of chocolate!

Haigh's believes that by valuing differences in backgrounds, cultures, abilities and experiences, that our work environment will be free from bias and prejudice. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for those with disability to provide a positive barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Apply today and sweeten your career!