Head of Engineering & Reliability

About the role

Primo Foods, part of the global JBS Group, is one of Australia's leading food manufacturers with a national manufacturing and distribution network. It is seeking a Head of Engineering & Reliability to lead engineering transformation across its national manufacturing network. Reporting to the General Manager Operations, the role acts as Chief Engineer for Primo Foods and Premier Beehive, covering engineering, reliability, asset management, capital investment and manufacturing capability.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Engineering, Reliability and Asset Management strategy across Primo Foods.
• Lead engineering transformation across multiple manufacturing sites, improving reliability, asset performance and technical governance.
• Act as Chief Engineer and senior advisor on engineering risk, asset integrity, capital investment and long-term manufacturing capability.
• Drive digital engineering, predictive maintenance, advanced analytics, AI-enabled asset performance solutions and modern engineering practices.
• Partner with Operations leaders to improve safety, quality, availability, productivity and cost performance.
• Lead sustainability-focused engineering initiatives such as energy efficiency and asset optimisation.
• Build a high-performing engineering function with strong capability, succession and leadership depth.

Required profile

• Strategic engineering executive with a track record of leading transformation in complex manufacturing or asset-intensive industries.
• Senior experience leading engineering, maintenance, reliability or asset management in a large manufacturing or asset-intensive environment.
• Engineering qualifications, with Chartered status highly regarded.
• Proven success improving reliability, asset performance, engineering governance and operational outcomes.
• Experience leading capital programs, digital engineering initiatives and data-driven asset management.
• Strong commercial acumen, executive influence and ability to build high-performing teams.
• FMCG, food manufacturing, industrial processing, mining, energy or utilities experience highly regarded.

What we offer

• Annual performance bonus program and paid parental leave.
• Discounts on health insurance and retail brands, plus onsite savings and free parking.
• Novated leasing options and discounts on car rentals worldwide.
• Travel benefits through the global employee partner network.