From small everyday moments to larger-scale changes unique to a business like ours, as a Retail Leader, you’ll really see the difference your work makes every day. Whether you’re in a store, distribution centre, manufacturing site, or on the road, you’re an important part of an Aussie icon at the heart of the nation.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager within our Retail Ready Operations (RROA) team, you'll play a key role in delivering capital and engineering projects that support the site's operational, safety and strategic objectives.
From developing project scopes and business cases through to managing installation, commissioning and post-implementation reviews, you'll lead projects that improve productivity, efficiency, quality and reliability across our automated manufacturing facility. Working closely with Operations, Technical, Supply Chain, Engineering teams and external vendors, you'll coordinate contractors and equipment suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
You'll build strong supplier relationships, manage project deliverables and support the successful installation and commissioning of new equipment and systems while driving continuous improvement across the site.
If you're passionate about engineering, enjoy solving complex problems and want to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced FMCG environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or a related Engineering discipline.
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1–2 years' experience delivering engineering or capital projects within manufacturing, FMCG or a similar industrial environment.
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Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and a structured approach to project delivery.
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Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business.
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Commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets, timelines and outcomes.
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A proactive, resilient and customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
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Experience working in food manufacturing or highly automated environments will be highly regarded.
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More cash staying in your pocket: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
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Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
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Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
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Investment in your future: Become a part-owner of the Coles Group. Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
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Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email [email protected]
Part of creating a safe working environment, our Manufacturing Site operates under a Drug & Alcohol Policy on site. Team members are subject to possible random testing and applicants to this role can expect to undergo tests as part of the recruitment process, in addition to a full physical.
