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

• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of Engineering CAPEX projects, from front‑end scoping through to commissioning and handover to Operations
• Champion and be accountable for implementing Danone’s Project Management tools (SHERPA) and SCRUM (AGILE) methodologies to improve engineering activity efficiency
• Ensures projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within approved budgets through strong cost, schedule, risk, and contract management.
• Understand business and project needs, translate them into accurate and detailed project scopes and descriptions, and ensure successful technical solutions
• Manage contractors, suppliers, and engineering consultants
• Ensure robust governance, cost control, and change management
• Lead FAT, SAT, commissioning, and acceptance activities
• Ability to manage multiple projects, 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 Engineering Project Management professional with a proven track record in implementing engineering and manufacturing projects. Your prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, stakeholder engagement, strong influencing skills, collaborative working style, excellent project management skills, 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:

• An Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation or similar
• Strong Engineering Project Management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in capital projects, ideally in delivering engineering solutions and systems
• Excellent stakeholder, contractor and supplier management skills
• Sound commercial and risk management capability
• 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 the MS Office Suite are desired
• Excellent organization skills with an ability to work with 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
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success
• Competitive Total Reward package including
  • Health, Life, and salary continuance insurance
  • 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 30th March 2026.

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.