Job Description
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The Company
n Our client is an established FMCG manufacturing business with a strong operational footprint and ongoing investment across its site and production capability. As part of continued growth and future planning, they have created a new Senior Project Engineer role to support major capital works, process upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. The role will work closely with site leadership.
Benefits n
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Newly created role with strong visibility across the business
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Exposure to major capital and infrastructure projects
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Growth potential in the business
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The Role n
The Role
n The Senior Project Engineer will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of capital and process engineering projects across the site, operating in a highly hands-on capacity. The role will be responsible for delivering projects from concept through to execution in a live manufacturing environment, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure safe, productive, and compliant outcomes.
Key responsibilities n
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Managing the development of new land and construction of a new warehouse, including engagement with surveyors, council, builders, and design-and-construct partners
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Leading the overhaul and optimisation of various production lines,



including layout, pumps, piping, and process improvement
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Delivering continuous improvement initiatives across safety, efficiency, reliability, and performance
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Collaborating closely with Maintenance, Production, and Quality
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Skills & Experience n
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Background asa Project Engineer or similar role within food, FMCG, or manufacturing
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Exposure to capital projects, process engineering, and brownfield upgrades
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Understanding of project management methodologies, including planning and scheduling tools such as Gantt charts
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Hands-on, practical approach with the ability to work effectively in a live production environment
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Strong communication skills and a people-centric mindset; experience in a small to medium-sized or privately owned business will be highly regarded
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For More Information n
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📌 Senior Project Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Miller Leith
📍 Melbourne