Join us in an exciting opportunity to shape and embed a strong, sustainable health and safety culture within our Auckland manufacturing operations.

As the Health and Safety Manager, you will lead the site Health and Safety strategy, ensuring safety is fully integrated into how we plan, operate, and grow. Reporting to the Plant Manager and working closely with the Plant Leadership Team, you will influence decision‑making beyond the safety function, develop leadership capability, and enable a proactive zero‑harm culture across the value stream.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Owning and continuously evolving the site Health and Safety strategy and roadmap, aligned with business, regional, and global priorities
• Embedding health and safety into operational, technical, and change initiatives across manufacturing
• Lead and continuously improve the site Health & Safety strategy in line with local, regional, and global objectives.
• Leading health and safety performance, compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement
• Driving strong incident management, investigations, and learning across the site
• Leading, coaching, and developing the Health and Safety team and broader leadership community
• Building strong internal and external partnerships, including regulators, contractors, and key stakeholders
• Championing a culture of psychological safety, accountability, and shared ownership of health and safety

You are a confident and values‑led safety professional who enjoys influencing, coaching, and partnering with leaders to create meaningful and lasting impact.

You bring a balance of strategic thinking and practical execution, and you are comfortable operating in a complex manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and compliance are critical.

Ideally, you will have:

• A relevant Health and Safety qualification, ideally supported by tertiary study in health and safety, engineering, food science, or manufacturing
• Prior experience of Integrated Work System (IWS) or any other continuous improvement methodologies
• Significant experience leading Health and Safety in a large, complex operational or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation and standards
• Proven experience embedding safety systems, frameworks, and culture in manufacturing settings
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and coach leaders
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem‑solving skills
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style aligned to Danone’s values
• Experience within food or dairy manufacturing is desirable but not essential.

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 lives and provide genuine value:

• A high‑performing, collaborative team culture
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• Personalised learning and development opportunities
• A competitive Total Reward package, including:
• Health and life insurance
•  26 weeks of gender‑neutral paid parental leave
• Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months
• Performance‑related incentives and annual reviews

More about us:

At Danone, our vision is One Planet. One Health, inspiring healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking. We operate globally across Essential Dairy & Plant‑Based Products, Waters, and Specialised Nutrition, with trusted brands including Aptamil and Karicare. In ANZ, we are proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years.

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity resonates with you and you’re excited to shape and lead health and safety in a purpose‑driven manufacturing environment, click APPLY and share your resume with us before 15 May 2026.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI)

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring their whole self to work and contribute to our shared success.