Senior Production Operator - Flex Line

Abbott; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is hiring a Senior Production Operator in Pokeno, Auckland. The role leads and runs production processes to achieve output, quality and safety targets, with accountability across multiple processes and rigorous problem solving.

You will support and coach the team, drive performance, and ensure compliance with ISO and safety policies. Relevant dairy processing qualifications are preferred and 3–5 years FMCG experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG industry 3–5 years.
• NZ Diploma in Dairy Processing preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years in FMCG or spray drying.
• Working under a food safety risk management program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team to achieve engagement and performance targets.
• Develop team capability through coaching and guidance.
• Deliver plant operational targets across multiple processes.
• Maximise outputs by effectively running and monitoring processes.
• Identify and resolve process issues through problem solving.
• Promote a standard of excellence for quality and customer focus at Abbott.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Process monitoring

Quality systems

Education

NZ Diploma in Dairy Processing

Degree in Food Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

Dairy processing equipment

Spray drying

Job description

Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure® and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to :

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Benefits that support you and your family to stay healthy, financially secure, and supported throughout life's journey - including comprehensive medical insurance coverage, wellbeing support, and competitive rewards that recognize your contributions.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Production Operator, the purpose of this role is to lead and run the process or processes to achieve production, quality, and health and safety outcomes.

This role is accountable for efficiently meeting production output requirements across multiple processes through advanced process knowledge. This role is also accountable for detailed plant and process problem solving, plant cleaning, plant walks, inspection and running the process. We are looking for 8 Senior Operators to join us.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support the team to achieve engagement and performance targets.
• Develop team capability through coaching and guidance.
• Deliver plant operational targets across multiple processes.
• Maximise outputs by effectively running and monitoring processes.
• Identify and resolve process issues through problem solving.
• Adapt processes in response to changing work conditions.
• Make effective decisions based on experience and available information.
• Use and maintain production, quality, maintenance, and health and safety systems, including accurate record keeping.
• Attend regular departmental meetings with relevant manager/supervisor to build in continuous feedback mechanisms.
• Meet the requirements of ISO by complying with all relevant Quality policies and procedures to ensure the Quality objectives of the business are met.
• Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and work practices with the intent of preventing or minimizing accidental exposures to self, colleagues and/or the environment.
• Ensure any PPE provided by Abbott is worn and maintained.
• Report any accidents or incidents within 24 hours through allocated system and notify your manager.
• Ensure all activities carried out by self and others are in accordance with legislative employment policies, health & safety requirements and global policy.
• Promote a standard of excellence for quality and customer focus at Abbott.
• Uphold the Abbott Code of Business Conduct.
• Live our Abbott Values - Pioneering, Achieving, Caring, Enduring.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Abbott standard operating procedures and policies and always ensure compliance.
• Ensure your Company related activities comply with relevant Acts, legal demands and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Ensure the timely completion of the timesheet via allocated system.
• Completion of all assigned training to this role by the scheduled due date is mandatory.
• Relevant qualification in dairy processing, e.g. NZ Diploma in Dairy Processing, is preferred.
• Preferred relevant Degree (Food Manufacturing, Chemical and Process, Engineering etc.).
• Minimum 3-5 years in the FMCG industry is essential and/or 3-5 years in spray drying.
• Working under a food safety risk management program is preferred.

Location :

This position is based in Pokeno,Auckland.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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