Our beverages are some of Aotearoa’s most iconic – but behind every pour is a team of passionate people, proudly driving quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
We’re on the lookout for an Improvement Engineer to join our team at The Pride. This is a hands-on, high-impact role that balances day-to-day support on the floor with longer-term strategic thinking, especially when it comes to shaping and delivering our capital improvement plans.
If you love solving problems, lifting performance and working with people to make things better – we’d love to hear from you!
How You’ll Make an Impact:
No two days are the same – this role blends technical problem solving, strategic thinking and collaboration. You’ll:
- Take the lead on capital planning, delivering against our 3- and 5-year improvement roadmap.
- Run and support capital projects that support long term performance goals.
- Work closely with frontline teams to spot and drive improvements on the floor.
- Partner with leaders to lift safety, quality, efficiency and reliability.
- Champion safe practices, working with internal and external suppliers to deliver quality outcomes.
What You’ll Bring:
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and build effective partnerships.
- A background in brewing or RTD, with an IBD Diploma in Brewing (or interest in gaining it)
- Engineering or project management experience (a bonus, not a must).
- Sharp problem solving skills, with experience in root cause analysis, continuous improvement and corrective actions.
- A working knowledge of lean manufacturing and a curious mindset to explore industry trends.
What You’ll Get in Return:
- Growth on Tap – We invest in our people with 40% of roles filled internally
- Hunt as a Pride – A supportive team that works and wins together
- Unleash Your Potential – Tools, training and support to grow your career - and yourself
- Employee Product Allowance – Enjoy some of our iconic beverages, on us!
Not sure you tick every box?
If you’re excited by the role and believe in our values, we encourage you to apply. We’re excited to hear what you bring to the table and how you can contribute to the team.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging unique perspectives to innovate and grow.
If you need specific support or accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us via inclusionanddiversity@lionco.com. This includes supporting transgender and gender diverse applicants as we understand the unique challenges and concerns these individuals might have.