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.

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.

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.

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:

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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