Are you ready for your next challenge? We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Lead/IWS Coach as part of our dynamic IWS team in Auckland.  The Danone Integrated Work System (Dan-IWS) is a structured framework that improves operational efficiency, quality, and workplace culture by integrating people, processes, and technology.

As a key responsibility, you will coach on the Dan-IWS program for all functions within the Auckland site, specifically Line Trio and operators. You will implement the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology for Run-To Target (RTT), various departments, and pillars. Additionally, as the data owner for operations, you will ensure the accuracy and availability of all relevant data before reporting the agreed-upon Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to both local and global teams.

You will:

• Coach and support Line Trio on RTT and Dan-IWS initiatives.
• Prepare and review coaching plans on a daily and weekly basis.
• Ensure PDCA thought process and effective pillar meetings.
• Maintain accurate KPI reporting and ensure 100% data accuracy.
• Promote and communicate Dan-IWS progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and address issues, adjust coaching plans, and reapply best practices to accelerate IWS deployment across all levels.
• Integrate Dan-IWS applications in safety and quality, ensure adherence to relevant standards.
• Foster employee ownership culture.

You are an experienced professional with a strong background in manufacturing. You possess strong data analysis skills and are efficient at transforming data into an easily understood visual representation. Your experience in coaching and training, coupled with your exceptional stakeholder engagement and influential skills, sets you apart. You thrive in collaborative settings, bringing a proactive and efficient communication style to the table. Your ability to take ownership and act with speed, agility, and pragmatism is essential to your success in this role.

To be successful, you will also have:

• Tertiary qualification in Science/Engineering/IT or related field
• Prior experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong data analysis and data interpretation skills.
• Experience in coaching and training teams is highly desirable.
• Prior work experience in the Dairy or Food industry.
• Strong change management and project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience of leading teams through change.
• Ability to work through shifting priorities.

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
• Flexible Hybrid working
• Thank Danone it’s Friday! 3pm finishes every Friday
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success

• Competitive Total Reward package including

• • Health, and Life insurance benefits
  • 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
  • Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service
  • Performance-related incentives and annual reviews

 More about Us:

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 are 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 the proud owners of some of the best-known brands worldwide, including favorites like YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare

Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ in 2022, 2023 & 2024 – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work.

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

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 before 19th June 2025.

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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability at our company.