JOB PURPOSE:
To provide operational leadership and site governance of the New Zealand manufacturing facility. This role drives the integration of talent development, engineering excellence, and safety protocols to ensure "Addiction" remains a leader in premium pet nutrition.
Operational:
Management
- Execute the site manufacturing roadmap to meet domestic and export demand.
- Lead capacity planning and resource allocation to ensure facility throughput meets quarterly targets.
Quality & Process:
- Provide oversight to the Process & Product Development Manager to drive OEE and optimize yield targets.
- Audit the site QA framework to ensure 100% compliance with MPI and RMP requirements.
Engineering & Assets:
- Oversee the Project & Maintenance Engineering Manager on site CAPEX projects and TPM strategies.
- Ensure equipment reliability to eliminate unplanned production downtime.
EHS & Risk:
- Partner with the EHS Lead to exercise due diligence under the HSWA.
- Verify the effectiveness of risk assessments and safety audits through structured reporting.
Financial Control:
- Manage the plant operational budget (Labour, Utilities, Raw Material Variance,Maintenance).
- Implement Lean/Six Sigma tools to optimize cost-per-tonne without compromising quality.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Food Science, or related technical discipline. (MBA or Post-graduate qualification is desirable).
Work Experience:
- Minimum 5–8 years of progressive experience in food/FMCG manufacturing.
- Proven track record in high-care/high-hygiene environments (e.g., Dairy or Export Pet Food).
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary management teams.
- Training/License/Certification.
- HACCP / Food Safety Management; Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt); Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP or Microsoft Dynamics).