Are you ready for your next challenge? We have a fantastic new opportunity for an IWS Coach as part of our dynamic IWS team in Auckland.  The Danone Integrated Work System (Dan-IWS) is a structured framework that improves the 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.

Danone’s mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible and we want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power people can impact the world through their daily choices. Each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. We believe a healthy body needs healthy food. And healthy food needs a healthy planet, and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies.

Danone Nutricia Specialised Nutrition produces specialty foods for infants and young children, and our mission “We make every day count for you and your baby” gives meaning to everything we do. We operate out of 3 sites in New Zealand in Auckland and Balclutha, where our teams manufacture, distribute, and develop our infant milk and toddler supplements with market-leading brands.

WE OFFER

• The opportunity to make this new role your own, with broad exposure across all areas of our business
• Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team where innovation and creativity are encouraged and rewarded.
• Endless possibilities to develop and accelerate your career
• A chance to make a difference in our society through Specialised Nutrition
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values different perspectives and fosters a sense of belonging.

Proving yourself in this role could lead to future opportunities within Danone, both locally and abroad. We support our employees taking ownership of developing their careers within Danone and encourage moves across (as well as within) our varying functions and businesses. We are passionate about developing and growing our team of leaders, and that could soon include you!

WHAT’S NEXT?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you to make this role your own, please hit the APPLY button now! The advert will be open until 28^th April 2025.