Technical & Engineering Manager - Minto Based
Why us?
Interface is a global flooring solutions company and sustainability leader, offering an integrated portfolio of carpet tile and resilient flooring products that includes Interface® carpet tile and LVT, nora® rubber flooring, and FLOR® premium area rugs for commercial and residential spaces.
Made with purpose and without compromise, Interface flooring brings more sophisticated design, more performance, more innovation, and more climate progress to interior spaces. A decades-long pioneer in sustainability, Interface remains “all in” on becoming a restorative business.
Today, the company is focusing on carbon reductions, not offsets, as it works toward achieving its verified science-based targets by 2030 and its goal to become a carbon negative enterprise by 2040.
Position Purpose
We are seeking a Technical & Engineering Manager to drive engineering and technical performance across our business. This role is responsible for developing and implementing policies, systems, and processes, coordinating engineering and maintenance projects, and optimising the technical performance of current and potential Interface products for Interface Australia. The successful candidate will provide production support, manage a range of improvement projects, and play a key role in driving innovation and operational excellence within our dynamic organisation.
Areas of Responsibility
- Direct and prioritise site engineering team activities to make the best use of technical resources.
- Scope, design, and cost engineering projects including capital submissions.
- Oversee and supervise the Maintenance Manager, team, electricians, and contractors in repairing all Minto site facilities and operating equipment to deliver a reliable plant operating within control.
- Keep updated on Interface product developments – engagement in global and local meetings
- Management and Development of technical personnel
- Works closely with Product Marketing, NPD and QESH Managers on technical requirements, standards, and product analysis of new products.
- Provide technical and project support to Account Managers, including industry engagement.
- Demonstrate an active involvement in and support for company initiatives, both locally and globally.
- Proactively promote all aspects of safety and actively use the safety connections system
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, with a background in Chemical/ Materials in the textile or plastics industries.
- Over 10 years of engineering and maintenance management experience, preferably in managing integrated teams.
- Proven management track record with strong organizational and project management skills.
- Collaborative management style, results-driven approach, and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical skills for solving complex problems.
- Experience in establishing metrics and KPIs to drive positive change.
- Effective leadership and coaching abilities.
- Resilience in identifying root causes of product and process issues.
- Ability to develop and implement technical and quality strategies.
- Strong negotiation skills with local and global stakeholders.
- Strategic and hands-on mindset.
- Experience with ISO 17025 and lean manufacturing practices is highly regarded.
Our Benefits
- You will be provided with competitive remuneration and an annual Bonus
- At INTERFACE, we provide parking on-site.
- Access to Employee Assistance program
- Salary Packaging options
- Fitness subsidy, gym membership discount, health insurance discount, discounted home loan offer, yearly flu shots and more
- You will be part of a diverse and vibrant team with an excellent culture.
Help us lead industry to love the world. Apply today.
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