We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our UHT operations, overseeing all production operations during their shift. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of people, plant, and product across the department.
Working closely with production teams, you will drive operational performance, develop team capability, maintain compliance with quality and safety standards, and ensure production targets are consistently achieved. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact through leadership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
This role will work rotating rosters 12.25hr - 2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off.
Key responsibilities:
*Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing, multi-skilled production team.
*Achieving daily production, quality, and performance targets while driving continuous improvement.
*Planning ingredient and material requirements to support future production schedules.
*Managing inventory accuracy, warehouse compliance, and stocktake activities.
*Completing production, compliance, incident, and hazard management reporting.
*Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with health, safety, food safety, and environmental standards.
*Identifying and resolving operational issues to maximise efficiency and minimise waste.
You will bring:
*Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
*Dairy manufacturing experience and a strong understanding of production processes.
*Relevant dairy manufacturing qualifications (preferred).
*Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
*A proactive approach to health, safety, and quality.
*Excellent problem-solving, time management, and organisational abilities.
Who are we?
Oceania Dairy (ODL) is a dairy manufacturing plant located in Glenavy, South Canterbury, with a diverse workforce of 400 staff, who specialise in the creation of Milk Powder (adult and infant formula) and UHT milk. Owned by the Global Top 5 dairy company Yili Group, Westland Milk Products and its related companies in New Zealand, Oceania Dairy (Glenavy), Pure Nutrition Ltd (Rolleston), Canary Foods (Hamilton) and EasiYo Ltd (Auckland) form a group that we refer to as the Yili Oceania Business Division (YOBD). The combined business produces over 170,000mt of finished goods which are then exported to over 40 countries, driving annual revenue in excess of $1.3B – and growing. Our family thrives on a sense of unity and collective success and through focusing on innovation, quality and our diversity, we can successfully contribute to maintaining Yili's title of Asia’s leading dairy product provider.
Why choose Oceania Dairy?
*State-of-the-art facilities.
*Competitive salary.
*Free employee bus provided from Timaru and Oamaru to travel to site.
*Southern Cross Health Insurance.
*Trauma + Life Insurance.
*On site gym, annual health checks, on-site physiotherapy.
*Long-service leave and enhanced parental leave coverage.
*Employee Assistance Program.
*Free parking.
*Strong safety culture.
*Values-led organisation committed to the training and development of employees.
*Subsided Butter!!
Why wait – apply now?
Please submit your application through our careers page at Search Jobs – Oceania Dairy.
Applications close on Sunday 25th October. Please note that this advertisement may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.
Applicants must have valid work rights in New Zealand to be considered.