Process Manager / Senior Process Manager

ofi; Tokoroa; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ofi in Tokoroa, New Zealand is seeking a Process Manager / Senior Manager to lead end-to-end processing operations. This crucial role focuses on meeting production targets and ensuring quality standards are maintained. Candidates should possess over 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, particularly in Milk Protein Concentrates.

Responsibilities include developing process recipes, leading capital projects, and developing training programs for teams. A background in food technology or engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing or processing leadership, with 5 years in Milk Protein Concentrates production.
• Specific process improvement experience with membrane and advanced filtration technology.
• Strong understanding of food processing operations and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end processing operations to ensure production targets and quality standards are met.
• Develop and implement critical process recipes that define targeted product outcomes.
• Collaborate with HR to develop training programs.

Skills

Process improvement

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Food Technology, or Science

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

The Process Manager / Senior Manager reports to the Site Manager. He/she is responsible for leading and supporting end-to-end processing operations on-site to ensure production targets, quality standards, safety, and environmental obligations are met. Key technical role for the New Zealand (NZ) Dairy value-added program including primary technical contact for Teir 1 customers. The role focuses on continuous improvement, asset performance, team capability, and delivery of key manufacturing KPIs in line with business strategy.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement critical process recipes which define the targeted product outcomes (functional attributes)
• Lead and recommend capital projects and process changes (SOP’s) that ensure throughput, yields, product time are optimised against “delivering best quality product” every time while enabling product mix agility.
• Develop a set of “process signatures” and controls that deliver the functional properties defined by the customer.
• Act as the customer conduit representing their explicit need and translating to “operational” excellence.
• Where an opportunity presents share operations best practices across ofi’s manufacturing network (dairy and non-dairy)
• Develop strong relations with ofi’s global product innovation team.
• Lead product trials and commercialisation programs.
• Participate and customer onboarding and product qualification processes
• Own the operations relationship with key strategic customer partners (full value chain).
• Lead - Ensure the effective execution of the production plan provided by the Supply Chain (SC) team.
• Collaborate with HR to develop training programs.
• Maintain current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with regular reviews as directed by the Site Manager.
• Develop new SOPs as needed, particularly during periods of growth.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications desired in Engineering, Food Technology, Science, or related field
• 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing or processing leadership with at least 5 years’ experience in Milk Protien Concentrates (MPC) production
• Specific process improvement experience with membrane and advanced filtration technology
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build capability and engage teams.
• Strong understanding of food processing operations and quality systems.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understand Safety Management Systems relevant to the role, work in a safe manner to ensure you don’t put yourself or others at risk and proactively raise and address issues.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Dairy industry experience strongly preferred.
• Project management experience advantageous.
• Ability to be based in our plant at Tokoroa, New Zealand

Equal Opportunity Employer

ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.