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New Zealand
- Permanent Full-Time
- Posted: 9 Dec 2024
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About the job
ABOUT THE JOB
We are excited to offer an opportunity for the role of Process Lead at our New Zealand location. This position provides an excellent chance to manage your territory and champion equipment improvement, standardization, technical training, and problem-solving.
As a Process Lead, you will be a key member of the Line Trio in a Line Centric Organisation. You will be responsible for eliminating process losses on equipment or areas and driving standards and problem-solving.
This is a permanent full-time position working Monday–Friday between 8.00am and 4:30pm.
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Support Line Lead in following Dan-IWS principles.
- Lead operator training and identify skill needs.
- Prepare and deliver training on process/equipment changes.
- Coach and upskill Operators, Shift Engineers, and the Line Trio.
- Own Centreline and DDS results.
- Design, implement, and maintain data systems for product/process parameters.
- Identify and eliminate process losses.
- Participate in daily direction-setting, report results, and request resources.
- Own and standardize critical daily management systems.
- Apply Dan-IWS tools to identify root causes and implement countermeasures.
- Manage line settings, recipes, accesses, and user lists.
- Support change management and update process control strategies.
- Share and reapply learning across processes and plants.
- Participate in planned stops and RCOs.
- Collaborate with Quality team on incident reports.
- Train team on quality hazards and procedures.
- Ensure adherence to Food Safety & ISO 22000 Quality standards.
- Suggest continuous improvement in manufacturing procedures.
- Support and lead iCare and HACCP in the plant.
- Foster employee quality ownership and commitment to Danone culture.
About you
ABOUT YOU
This role requires a relevant higher-level education in process engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
To be successful, you will have:
- Dairy or food manufacturing industry experience with demonstrated technical aptitude and leadership capability.
- Strong interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Ability to work in a fluid environment.
- Ability to be self-directed with little supervision.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
- Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions.
- Flexibility to adjust schedule to support 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, may include working overtime, graveyard shift, and/or weekends as needed.
About Danone
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 headquarter 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 owner of some of the best-known brands worldwide including favorites like YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare.
Located in the beautiful vista of Greenfield, just 20 minutes from Balclutha in the South Otago region, Danone Nutricia NZ spray drying plant employs state of 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.
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 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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability at our company.
- Danone.com