We have a fantastic new opportunity for the Operational Excellence Project Lead to be part of our talented and dynamic Engineering team based in Balclutha. As a key member of the team, you will manage and support the implementation of capital and operational performance strategies and projects across the Balclutha site.

Reporting to the Capex and Engineering Manager you will address and manage all aspects and responsibilities of projects from conception, through to implementation while ensuring delivery of superior performance and achieving full compliance with all quality, safety, and operational requirements.

You will:

• Contribute to the achievement of a zero-harm workplace through active participation in and support of the company’s WISE Health & Safety program
• Champion and be accountable for implementing Danone’s Project Management tools (SHERPA) and SCRUM (AGILE) methodologies to improve engineering activity efficiency
• Understand business and project needs, translate them into accurate and detailed project scopes and descriptions, and ensure successful technical solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects and track and contribute to different project phases
• Ensure compliance and risk management of Capital and Operational Performance works
• Identify & propose technical solutions, innovations, and improvements to increase manufacturing efficiency and quality of products

You are an energetic, proactive, confident, and experienced Project Management professional with a proven track record in implementing engineering and manufacturing projects. Your prior experience in a dairy processing or fast-paced manufacturing environment, project management, stakeholder engagement and management, collaboration and efficient verbal and written communication, will see you succeed in the role. Above all, you enjoy taking ownership & responsibility and know how to act with speed, agility & pragmatism.

To be successful you will also have:

• Trade Qualification with proven progression in management or technical roles or an Engineering Degree in a relevant field
• Strong Engineering Project Management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in capital projects, ideally in delivering engineering solutions and systems
• Prior experience in Infant Formula/Dairy/Food/Hygiene or other FMCG manufacturing is desired
• Strong engineering technical & problem-solving skills
• Good IT skills with competence in MS Office Suite are desired
• Excellent organization skills with an ability to work with 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 have to 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 undertake the manufacturing, distribution, and development of our infant milk and toddler supplements with market-leading brands.

WE OFFER

• Thank Danone it’s Friday! 3 pm finishes every Friday

• A large canvas to learn and grow in the role
• Endless possibilities to develop and accelerate your career
• Everyday free shuttle bus from Balclutha town to the site
• A chance to make a difference in our society through Specialised Nutrition
• A dynamic manager and a high-performing team where you are both challenged and supported

Proving yourself in this role could lead to future opportunities within Danone both locally and abroad. We support our employees to take ownership of developing their career 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 really make this role your own, please hit the APPLY button now! The advert will be open until 7^th October 2024.