About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for two Maintenance Leads to join our team with opportunities in the liquids plant and our dryer. You will be responsible for ensuring our equipment runs cost effectively and safely while working towards production targets which will drive the success of our plant. This is a chance to bring your experience and knowledge to a fast-paced environment and be part of creating a world class maintenance culture.

The main responsibilities of this role include..

• Providing leadership, mentoring and development of operational staff
• Maintenance Strategy deployment and leadership through IWS implementation
• Collaborating with other Maintenance leads, and Central Maintenance department
• Planning and scheduling work with Maintenance departments across the plant
• Taking the lead on breakdown resolution for internal and external resources
• Eliminating maintenance and breakdown related losses
• Building and maintaining solid relationships with key stakeholders

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• An Electrical, Instrumentation or Mechanical Trade qualification is essential (Qualification in Reliability Engineering will be a bonus, please reword as suits…)
• Proven understanding of dairy manufacturing processes and systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
• Excellent Problem solving, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience working in and delivering Lean (or similar) systems.
• Experience in leading and implementing change in technical environment.
• Excellent coaching and consulting approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Proficiency in using maintenance management systems and data analysis tools.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Sound technical knowledge of manufacturing operations.

Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

About Us – The Synlait Way

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 + Flexible working options available
• World Class manufacturing facilities and BCorpTM 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.