Technical & Process Engineering Manager, Nutritional Manufacturing

Metlifecare; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Technical and Process Engineering Manager to lead a team of Process Engineers and Technologists in Nutritional Powder/Dairy Manufacturing Operations. You will provide technical leadership to resolve process issues, drive improvements, and ensure smooth product commercialization with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes process upgrades, waste reduction, plant trials, and adherence to food safety and ISO quality standards while developing a

Qualifications

• Leadership of a multi-disciplinary Process team.
• Technical expertise to support manufacturing operations and product commercialization.
• Drive process improvement and waste reduction.
• Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Process Engineers and Technologists.
• Provide technical support for process and product issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate plant trials and equipment upgrades.
• Collaborate with Operations, R&D, Quality and Supply Chain.
• Support ISO quality policies and OH&S practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Process engineering

Troubleshooting

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Technical and Process Engineering Manager to lead a team of Process Engineers and Technologists in Nutritional Powder/Dairy Manufacturing Operations. You will provide technical leadership to resolve process issues, drive improvements, and ensure smooth product commercialization with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes process upgrades, waste reduction, plant trials, and adherence to food safety and ISO quality standards while developing a