We have a fantastic vacancy for a strong Line Shift Lead to join our state-of-the-art production facility in Balclutha within a versatile team. In this role, you will lead the line on shift, coordinate the work of the team, and lead shift handovers. You will be responsible for production over the course of the shift period within the manufacturing plant, ensuring the highest quality product is manufactured in the most efficient means. Reporting to the Line Lead, you will contribute to a work environment that fosters pride in being a winning team and promotes personal growth.

This is a permanent full-time position, working rotating shift of 2 days, 2 night, 4 off.

You will:

• Provide the capability for optimum equipment and process conditions efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Maximize equipment availability, extend equipment technical life, eliminate breakdowns, and reduce maintenance costs.
• Establish an equipment log system and evaluate equipment systems to select priority equipment for planned maintenance focus.
• Develop standards that define breakdowns, minor stops, and process failures.
• Prepare a 3 to 5-year Progressive Maintenance pillar plan.
• Maintain base conditions, identify developing failures early, and create and maintain a continuous improvement database.
• Implement the Balclutha PM program by following the six steps of Progressive Maintenance Pillar implementation.
• Lead and drive effective communication with all team members to drive improvements necessary in the manufacturing environment.
• Promote communication and standardization of work across shifts in production.
• Coach and provide feedback to the team.
• Conduct visitor plant tours.

Ideally, you will have:

• A degree or diploma relating to the food industry is preferable.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing supervisory capacity, preferably in dairy or food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies is favourable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to be self-directed with little supervision.

The way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it’s all up to you. Working here, you’ll need to enjoy a fast-paced environment, and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as Karicare, Aptamil, Cow & Gate, Milupa, Nutricia, and Dumex, and we guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Always looking to bring the outside in to continuously improve our ways of working as well as our Danoners’ day-to-day experience, we have been awarded Winner of the 2020 Employer of Choice awards through the NZ HRD Awards.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial, and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.

Located in the beautiful vista of Greenfield, just 20 minutes from Balclutha in the South Otago region, the Danone Nutricia NZ spray-drying plant employs state-of-the-art European technology to manufacture and package high-quality nutritional powders. Our farm-fresh quality NZ milk is collected, delivered, and processed daily, ensuring only the best for our consumers. Our operation prides itself on delivering the finest food and ingredients to help stand by the consumers of our products.

Danone is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status. If you require any assistance during the recruitment process because of a disability, please enclose details within your application.

WE OFFER

• An opportunity in one of the most successful health food companies in the world, with a high level of people and plant investment in the booming infant formula industry.
• The ability to make a difference in our society through Specialized Nutrition.
• Endless possibilities to develop and accelerate your career.
• Competitive remuneration, annual bonus scheme, relocation assistance, free health & life insurance, annual health check & flu vaccination, fresh fruit every day, 4% Kiwisaver contribution, and so much more!

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 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!

HOW TO APPLY

Opportunities like these don’t come around often, so if this sounds like you – get in quick! We will assess applications as they are received.

Please note that only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.