Technical Lead

7 days ago


Otago, New Zealand Danone Full time

ABOUT THE JOB We are excited to offer an opportunity for the role of Technical Lead at our New Zealand location.
This position provides an excellent chance to manage your territory and champion equipment reliability and performance.

As a Technical Lead, you will be a key member of the Line Trio in a Line Centric Organisation, responsible for the equipment maintenance plan and breakdown analysis execution.

This is a permanent full-time position working Monday–Friday between 8.00am and 4:30pm.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): Manage and prioritize SAP work orders and defect handling. Plan maintenance work using SAP or SIGGA scheduler. Lead daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance planning meetings. Coordinate with various teams to incorporate maintenance tasks into plans. Manage the shift roster for technicians and arrange contractor covers. Coach and upskill team members. Lead the Progressive Maintenance IWS Pillar and DMS. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Foster a culture of continuous improvement. Manage maintenance costs, parts usage, and labour utilization. Ensure all equipment design changes follow Change Management Procedures. Develop and update maintenance plans and technical documentation. Provide feedback on new equipment or line speed-ups. ABOUT YOU This role requires a relevant trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Instrumentation, or a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.

To be successful, you will have:

3-5 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated technical aptitude and leadership. Experience in the dairy or food manufacturing industry is an advantage. Proven ability to communicate well at all levels. Business awareness. Time management and prioritizing skills. Coaching and training skills. Fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion. Strong interpersonal skills for developing trusting relationships. Experience troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP. Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions. Flexibility to adjust schedule to support 24/7 manufacturing operations, including overtime, graveyard shifts, weekends, and on-call support. ABOUT US At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet.
One Health.
We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition.
Our headquarter is in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe and our products are sold in over 120 markets.
We have been around for more than a century and are proud owners of some of the best-known brands worldwide including favorites like YoPro, Activia, Aptamil, and Karicare.

Located in the beautiful vista of Greenfield, just 20 minutes from Balclutha in the South Otago region, Danone Nutricia NZ spray drying plant employs state-of-the-art European technology to manufacture and package high-quality nutritional powders.
Our farm-fresh quality NZ milk is collected, delivered, and processed daily ensuring only the best for our consumers.
Our operation prides itself on delivering the finest food and ingredients to help stand by the consumers of our products.

Visit our website WE ARE DANONE to know more about us.

WE OFFER We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone.
Our unique benefits are designed to enhance the lives and provide genuine value.

A high-performing, collaborative team culture. Diverse and inclusive work environment. Personalized learning opportunities to set you up for success. Competitive Total Reward package including: Health and Life insurance for all perm & FTC employees (12-month contract or more). 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave. Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service. Performance-related incentives and annual reviews. HOW TO APPLY If this opportunity resonates with you and you're eager to shape and define this role, then go ahead and seize the moment.
Click on the APPLY button and share your resume with us.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results.
Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability at our company.

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