Join and Lead Our Team: Engineering Manager Opportunity at Tarac
Are you an experienced engineering leader ready to make a lasting impact? We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our dynamic teams in Engineering, Maintenance, and Projects, driving efficiency, process excellence, and future-proofing our operations. If you have demonstrated experience in balancing the line between running the business and helping people be their best, we want to hear from you.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment and love turning challenges into opportunities, this role is for you!
Location: Nuriootpa, with regional travel as required.
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Why Join Tarac?
At Tarac, we live by our values: Respectful & Caring, Resilient, Motivated & Reliable. We’re committed to equality, innovation, sustainability, and personal development. If you want to grow in a company that nurtures talent and tackles exciting challenges head-on, we’d love to meet you!
Every day our people seek solutions, develop and deliver new products and services that respond to the endless possibilities in the global wine, spirit, beverage, food and agribusiness sectors.
What You’ll Do
* Lead engineering activities to design and improve our products, plant, and equipment.
* Build and nurture high-performing teams by fostering a positive, inclusive environment where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow, collaborate, and excel.
* Drive process optimisation and operational improvements across sites.
* Manage projects from concept to commissioning while ensuring budget and compliance.
* Oversee plant maintenance and capital works, aligning with strategic priorities.
* Collaborate with contractors to ensure smooth project delivery and compliance.
* Provide technical expertise during safety investigations and implement mitigation strategies.
* Develop and manage the Asset Management Plan for peak plant performance.
What We’re Looking For
* Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical preferred).
* Postgraduate qualifications in Engineering are a plus.
* 5-8+ years leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
* Strong safety focus and ability to be proactive in identifying areas for improvement.
* Expertise in CAPEX/OPEX budgeting and project management.
* Hands-on experience in product development and asset management.
* Proficiency with AutoCAD and Inventor.
* Strong understanding of WHS and legislative requirements.
* Understand the need and be capable of changing your work requirements and meeting deadlines.
Skills That Will Make You Shine
* Exceptional leadership and people management abilities.
* Proven track record in optimising engineering processes and systems.
* Sharp analytical and business acumen, aligning solutions with strategic objectives.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Expert multitasker with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
* Problem-solver with solid contractor management experience.
* Empathetic leader who can balance compassion with tough decision-making.
* Brings a wealth of common sense and sound judgment to everyday challenges.
What to Expect
* Based at our Nuriootpa site, with travel to regional and interstate Tarac locations.
* Be ready for occasional out-of-hours or weekend work during peak periods.
* We are driven by the excitement of innovation and problem solving.
* Since its beginnings in 1930, Tarac has been an essential partner to the Australian wine industry for nearly a century.
* We don’t just recycle, we reimagine. Tarac brings a typically Australian ‘can do’ attitude to problem solving and innovation.
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