Come on join us as we embark on the historic journey of building our very first manufacturing facility in the Southern Hemisphere! The plant is being built, project team in on board and we now need to start thinking about who can help us with our industrial engineering systems.

Based in Horsham, the role of Industrial IT Engineer, (IT Systems / MES / ERP), will be the key liaison between Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Corporate IT to ensure reliable, secure and efficient digital manufacturing systems that support production performance, traceability, and business reporting. You will be responsible for supporting, maintaining and improving Farm Frites Australia's industrial IT systems including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) integration, plant automation interfaces, and operational technology (OT) infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities of this role include:

Industrial IT Systems Management

Maintain and support plant industrial IT systems including MES, SCADA, PLC interfaces and historian platforms

Ensure high availability and reliability of manufacturing systems

Monitor system performance and proactively identify improvements

Troubleshoot production system issues in collaboration with operations and engineering teams

Support commissioning of new production lines and equipment

MES (Manufacturing Execution System)

Support implementation and ongoing management of MES systems

Maintain production tracking, OEE, downtime, and performance reporting

Ensure production data integrity and accuracy

Configure MES workflows, recipes, and production parameters

Support continuous improvement initiatives using MES data

ERP Integration

Support integration between MES and ERP platforms

Ensure production orders, inventory and traceability data flows correctly

Assist with system enhancements and upgrades

Support master data management in collaboration with Supply Chain and Finance

Operational Technology (OT) Infrastructure

Maintain industrial network infrastructure including switches, servers and interfaces

Work with Corporate IT on cybersecurity and network architecture

Ensure system backup, disaster recovery and redundancy processes are in place

Support OT cybersecurity standards and best practices

Project Management & Implementation

Participate in capital projects involving automation and digital systems

Support vendor selection and system design

Coordinate system testing, commissioning and validation

Develop documentation and training materials

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency through digital solutions

Support data analytics and reporting initiatives

Assist in standardising systems across Farm Frites global operations

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Manage external system vendors and integrators

Liaise with global IT and engineering teams

Support end users and provide technical guidance

Safety & Compliance

Comply with Farm Frites Australia WHS policies and procedures

Participate in risk assessments for new systems

Ensure industrial IT systems comply with food safety and traceability requirements

Support cybersecurity and data protection standards

You will bring with you the following:

Essential

Experience in industrial IT, automation, or manufacturing systems

Experience with MES systems in manufacturing environments

Understanding of ERP integration (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics or similar)

Experience working with PLC, SCADA or industrial control systems

Knowledge of industrial networking

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and engineering

Desirable

Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing

Experience in greenfield manufacturing projects

Knowledge of OT cybersecurity standards

Experience with data analytics and reporting platforms

Experience working in global organisations

Qualifications required:

Essential

Degree or Diploma in: Industrial IT, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science (Industrial focus)

Desirable

Certifications in: Industrial networking, MES platforms, ERP systems, Cybersecurity

Competencies needed to be effective:

Technical Problem Solving

Stakeholder Communication

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Project Management

Systems Thinking

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

This role will be based at our brand-new state of the art Dooen facility. Occasional travel will be required, as is on call support during our commissioning phase and critical operations

If you are interested in applying please do following the prompts with your CV and cover letter. For further information please contact Megan on 04•••••989