Maintenance Supervisor

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance & Trades Supervisor to oversee and directly lead maintenance operations in a prominent processing plant. This role requires managing a team of tradespeople and contractors, handling both preventive and reactive maintenance efforts to uphold plant dependability, efficiency, and safety standards. Collaboration with production and operational groups is key to support ongoing improvement efforts, decrease downtime, and sustain critical equipment performance in a varied and fast-paced environment.

Primary Duties

• Lead and supervise maintenance trades personnel and contractors.
• Plan and coordinate both preventive and emergency maintenance tasks.
• Ensure plant operations remain safe, reliable, and efficient.
• Manage maintenance priorities and allocate resources site-wide.
• Exemplify strong health and safety leadership within a major hazard setting.
• Drive continuous improvement and reliability enhancements.
• Coach and develop the maintenance team to improve skills and performance.
• Establish and nurture strong working relationships with operations teams.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a recognised trade certification (Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, Refrigeration, Fitting & Turning, or equivalent).
• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, processing, engineering, industrial, or heavy industries.
• Strong skills in planning, organization, and problem resolution.
• Experience leading contractors and maintenance activities in complex operational environments.
• Committed to upholding workplace health and safety.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Collaborative leadership style that motivates and supports team members.
• Capable of working effectively in dynamic, fast-moving operational settings.
• Possesses current and unrestricted New Zealand work rights.
• Must pass pre-employment medical evaluations, drug and alcohol screening, and background checks.

Benefits and Perks

• Health insurance contributions for you and your family.
• Additional week of annual leave beyond statutory entitlement.
• Continuous support and training opportunities.
• Opportunities for multi-trade skill development.
• Access to on-site health services including counselling, first aid, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On-call allowance.
• Long-term career growth possibilities.
• A leadership role within a significant and technically complex processing facility.
• A team culture that values safety, reliability, and ongoing improvement.

About Alliance Group

Alliance Group is more than a global producer of premium grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison. We are a purpose-driven enterprise supporting prosperity for farming families and creating a flourishing workplace. Operating sites across New Zealand's North and South Islands, we emphasize operational excellence, innovation, environmental responsibility, and safe, sustainable processing. Our Lorneville site is a large-scale, complex processing operation where teamwork, reliability, and safety are essential for success.