Process Lead

Description About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Process Lead to join our Wetmix team at Dunsandel. In this technically focused line role, you will be responsible for operating and optimising the Wet Processing Milk Treatment process, including milk reception, separation, pasteurisation and standardisation. You will play a key role in maintaining process performance, product quality and safety, managing minor plant project optimisations, ensuring operational reliability, while providing technical direction and support across the shifts. Key responsibilities of this role include. • Monitor critical milk treatment equipment within defined operating parameters. • Lead technical problem-solving and follow-up across the plant, including identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions with a core loss elimination focus. • Control and optimise process conditions to ensure product is manufactured in specification and right first time. • Monitor process performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and product quality. • Coach and develop operational leaders and operators in process knowledge, fault-finding and troubleshooting, building the confidence and capability to understand root causes, identify issues and independently develop effective solutions. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, reliability and process performance with a zero-loss journey focus. About you We’re looking for someone with strong process and technical capability who can confidently troubleshoot, analyse and make decisions in a complex manufacturing environment, while developing the technical capability of those around them. • 5 years previous experience working in a process operations role, ideally within a dairy environment • A degree in an engineering, food technology, or technical discipline is desirable but not essential • The ability to interpret process information, identify trends and make sound operational decisions based on data and changing process conditions. • Demonstrated fault-finding and troubleshooting capability across equipment, systems, and production processes. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify process issues, investigate root causes, implement effective solutions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives • Proven ability to communicate effectively across teams and shifts, with strong interpersonal skills and the capability to provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to others within a production environment • Proactive mindset with a strong focus on safety, quality, teamwork, and driving operational excellence through continuous learning and improvement About us Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World! We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude. You’ll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers. We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success. What we offer: • Health insurance cover & partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts • Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy • B CorpTM certified • Social Club membership opportunities What's next? Apply now! Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early. Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best. #LI-KT1