Join us at Danone, where your work touches lives and contributes to a healthier world. As a global leader with a unique health-focused portfolio in food and beverages, we are driven by a mission to bring health through food to as many as possible. Embedded in our culture is a profound sense of purpose and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community. At Danone, we believe in the power of our people, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where our core values of humanism, openness, enthusiasm, and proximity lead the way to achieve our goals. 

We are currently looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to join our team in Balclutha. This position offers the right candidate an excellent opportunity to manage their own territory, be a part of the manufacturing Team. The Warehouse Supervisor will be a strategic leader, optimizing storage, ensuring precise inventory management, and coordinating the seamless movement of raw materials and finished goods across our complex supply chain, driving operational excellence in a high-performance environment.

• Warehouse Compliance and Safety: Manage the compliance and safety requirements relating to the site and transport movements of goods to and from the site.
• Warehouse Management: Oversee the flow of raw materials to and from the factory and manage the flow of finished goods to external warehouses.
• Delivery Process Improvement: Refine the Just In Time delivery of raw materials and packaging to production stores.
• Inventory Management: Ensure inventory accuracy for raw materials and finished goods while maximizing customer service levels.
• Reporting: Develop accurate and timely supply chain reporting for the NZ business.

To be successful you will have;

• A supply chain diploma or degree preferred, with flexibility for exceptional candidates demonstrating proven logistics management expertise and a track record of transformative operational leadership.
• At least 5 years of experience in Warehouse Management within an FMCG or pharmaceutical business, with proven ability to effectively lead diverse teams and large-scale operations.
• At least 5 years’ experience in paperless WMS and ERP systems, ideally SAP.
• Continuous Improvement mindset.
• Ability to support and empower team members to achieve collaborative and efficient outcomes.
• Strong communication skills to ensure clear and timely information flow among contractors, staff, and internal customers, fostering a collaborative work environment.

At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health. We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. Our headquarters is in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe and our products are sold in over 120 markets. We have been around for more than a century and are proud owners of some of the best-known brands worldwide, including favourites like YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare.

Nestled in the picturesque Greenfield, just 20 minutes from Balclutha in the stunning South Otago region, our cutting-edge Danone Nutricia NZ spray drying plant represents a fusion of New Zealand's natural excellence and world-class European manufacturing technology, producing premium nutritional powders. Our farm-fresh quality NZ milk is collected, delivered and processed daily, ensuring only the best for our consumers. Our operation is committed to delivering high-quality food and ingredients that meet the diverse nutritional needs of our consumers.

Visit our website WE ARE DANONE to know more about us.

WE OFFER

We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance the lives and provide genuine value.

• A high-performing, collaborative team culture
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success
• Competitive Total Reward package including
• Health and Life insurance for all perm & FTC employees (12-month contract or more)
• 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
• Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service
• Performance related incentives and annual reviews

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity resonates with you and you’re eager to shape and define this role, then go ahead and seize the moment. Click on the APPLY button and share your resume with us.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability at our company.