This is an iconic NZ business with sites in the North and South Island. Producing a key ingredient to the food and pharmaceutical industry, they are the major player in their market with a clear vision for the future.
The business is committed to high levels of engagement and alignment and their values – Safety, Ownership, Excellence and Teamwork – are being actively lived throughout the organisation.
This is a full-time, permanent role at the Lake Grassmere Site near Blenheim. You will be part of the Project and Process Management Team and play a crucial role in monitoring and improving this seaside harvesting and manufacturing site. The role is full-time and permanent, and you will mainly work on-site, with some flexibility with hours or working from home on occasion.
Your responsibilities will include…
- To identify and manage process improvement to ensure the operation of all production plants.
- To plan and provide forward notice for replacement of company capital items and equipment.
- To manage contractors (principals and employees).
- To ensure all company procedures and policies are followed.
- To assist with the management of capital projects as required by the Project/Technical Manager and Site Manager.
- To encourage excellence in staff relations by promoting positive and fair relations with all employees.
- To ensure statutory requirements are fulfilled for your areas of responsibility.
- To ensure all opportunities to promote improvement of the company are taken.
We will be looking for a self-motivated professional with the ability to multi-task and a belief in doing the job safely. You will also need to demonstrate an organised and forward-thinking work style and be a real team player.
The following skills and experience are required:
- 3-5 years’ suitable experience in a food, chemical or similar manufacturing environment (less experience will be looked at favourably for candidates with the right skill set)
- A suitable engineering tertiary qualification (i.e. Process or Chemical Engineering or similar)
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety systems in an industrial or construction environment
- Process improvement (Lean) knowledge is required.
- Project management and capital works implementation
- Practical and analytical skills capable of producing fast, accurate decisions
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated with good personal discipline
- Proven ability to cooperate with people across the business and get buy-in
- Strong commitment to teamwork
- Positive attitude to cost-effective performance
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dedicated team on improving all aspects of this site and deepen your understanding of harvesting and manufacturing processes.
This business operates in a stable industry sector, management lives by their values every day, and staff engagement and culture are a priority.
Please apply here or email your cover letter and CV to info@therightstaff.co.nz. All applications are received by The Rightstaff and treated in strict confidence.
Apply here with a cover letter and CV.