Production Systems Specialist

3 months ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Westland Milk Products Full time

Westland Milk Products is a well-known New Zealand end-to-end dairy manufacturer based in the beautiful South Island with offices and production facilities based in both Christchurch and Hokitika. Owned by the Global Top 5 dairy company Yili Group, Westland Milk Products and its related companies in New Zealand - Oceania Dairy (Glenavy), Pure Nutrition Ltd (Rolleston), Canary Foods (Hamilton) and EasiYo (Auckland) - form a group that we refer to as the Yili Oceania Business Division (YOBD). The combined business produces over 170,000mt of finished goods which are then exported to over 40 countries, driving annual revenue well in excess of $1.3B - and growing.

**Our Opportunity**

Based in either Christchurch or Hokitika and reporting to our Quality Systems Improvement Project Manager, we have a great opportunity for a Production Systems Specialist to join us for a period of approx. 12m parental leave cover. This position plays a critical role in the ongoing development, maintenance, and support of our new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) covering both our Westland and Oceania sites and this role will give you exposure to a wide range of responsibilities working closely with our Digital & Improvement and Quality teams. It's a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to elevate their skills and advance their careers.

More specifically, you will be responsible for:

- Ongoing LIMS development, maintenance, and support
- Development and provision of standard reports for quality and operation performance measures
- LIMS and quality systems administration support
- Exceptional document control and process management
- Also being a key user and champion of Westland's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

**Applicants will ideally possess:

- **
- Understanding of laboratory processes gained by previous experience working in a laboratory as an analyst or chemist etc - ideally within the dairy industry
- Interest and exposure to IT systems and a strong affinity for/inclination towards digital platforms and a motivation to incorporate them into daily work practices
- Previous experience working with a LIMS - LabWare preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills together with well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access etc
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy

**What's in it for you?**

It's an exciting time in our group's journey and the chance to be involved presents a great opportunity to continue your development whilst gaining the satisfaction that you're playing an important part in ours We offer a competitive salary and experienced and close-knit teams to work with, contribute to and learn from. For further information, please see the accompanying position description (available on our Westland Careers page westlandcareers.co.nz)

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**Job Details**:

- Reference #- 28032- Posted on- 27 Sep 2024- Closes on- 13 Oct 2024 23:55- Location(s)- Christchurch - Hornby, Hokitika- Expertise- Information Technology- Job level(s)- Graduate, Experienced- Work type(s)- Fixed term/Temporary



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