Pilot Plant Operator

4 days ago


ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Synlait Full time

**About Us**

Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World We’re shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking, and a new attitude. We combine expert farming with state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.

**The Role**

Our exceptional people see everything as an opportunity and are always striving to make more from milk. We are looking for a Pilot Plant Operator to join our Palmerston North technical team.

Your role will be to understand, maintain and operate our pilot scale process equipment, assisting us with research and development of new ingredients and consumer products, both liquids and powders. The role is integral to our RMP and Food safety compliance.

You will gain an in depth understanding of our Pilot plant operation, for all unit operations. You will execute pilot plant trials on all product types (beverages, cream, cultured and powder). The role will be responsible for supervising and training technical staff to assist with Pilot plant activities as well as sourcing, storage, and inventory management of all raw materials.

This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.

If you are self-motivated, have well developed interpersonal skills and proven relationship building skills, then we want to hear from you

**Qualification**
- Minimum of NCEA L3 for Numeracy and Literacy
- Tertiary qualification in engineering, science, or food an advantage.
- Diploma in dairy technology an advantage

**Skills and Experience**
- Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment and experience with Food Safety and HACCP systems is highly desired
- Advanced problem solving and fault-finding abilities
- Base mechanical, electrical and automation knowledge would be an advantage
- Technical writing an advantage
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Able to demonstrate high attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a pressurised environment

Things at Synlait move quickly, so energy and enthusiasm will stand you in good stead. If you enjoy working with great people, are versatile, and ready for a change, click ‘Apply’ now



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