Head of Engineering and Maintenance - Cotton at LOUIS DREYFUS COMPANY ASIA PTE LTD

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering Leadership, Asset Management, Reliability Centred Maintenance, Safety Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Change Management, Data Analytics, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Diversity Initiatives, Sustainability, LEAN, Six Sigma, Customer Focus, Budget Management, Capital Projects

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally. Job Description About the role We are seeking an experienced Head of Engineering & Maintenance to lead our cotton operations and drive excellence in asset management, reliability, and safety. Reporting to senior leadership, you will provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership to our engineering and technical teams. You’ll shape the future of our ginning, warehousing, and supply chain assets by implementing cutting-edge maintenance strategies, delivering capital projects, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact in a global organisation committed to sustainability and diversity. This role involves extensive travel—approximately three days per week—to our regional sites across NSW, QLD, and WA. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement asset management and renewal strategies to meet performance, budget, and safety targets. Lead engineering and maintenance teams across multiple sites, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and customer focus. Deliver capital projects on time and on budget, ensuring zero harm. Drive continuous improvement through data analytics, benchmarking, and best-practice methodologies such as Six Sigma and LEAN. Champion diversity, inclusion, and sustainability initiatives aligned with LDC’s values. Qualifications What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Mechatronic Engineering. Proven leadership in engineering within a manufacturing or process industry. Expertise in Reliability Centred Maintenance and change management principles. Strong track record in safety compliance and risk mitigation. Experience managing multi-site operations and delivering $1M+ projects. Professional memberships (e.g., Institute of Engineers) highly regarded. Additional Information Why Join Us? At LDC, diversity is part of our DNA, and sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. We offer a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact on our operations and contribute to creating fair and sustainable value for our stakeholders. To apply for the position: If you're interested in this exciting opportunity to join the Louis Dreyfus Company, please click 'APPLY NOW' to forward an up-to-date copy of your Resume. Please note that you must be an Australian Citizen or have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Diversity & Inclusion LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Sustainability Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us Years of Work Experience: 12 - 15

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement asset management and renewal strategies while leading engineering and maintenance teams across multiple sites. Drive continuous improvement and deliver capital projects on time and on budget.