Production Operator/ Senior Production Operator

About the role

As a Production Operator, you will take responsibility for operating the production process to achieve production, quality, and health and safety outcomes. This role is accountable for production process requirements. It is also accountable for problem-solving, cleaning and inspections specific to the plant while running the process.

As a Senior Production Operator, the purpose of this role is to lead and run the process or processes to achieve production, quality, and health and safety outcomes. This role is accountable for efficiently meeting production output requirements across multiple processes through advanced process knowledge. This role is also accountable for detailed plant and process problem solving, plant cleaning, plant walks, inspection and running the process.

Key responsibilities

• Support the achievement of plant operational targets
• Carry out basic problem-solving within plant operations
• Follow standard procedures and work instructions, with support from senior staff as required
• Identify and respond to basic process variations as required
• Minimize process failures through adherence to standard practices and timely action
• Adjust routine tasks as needed based on changing work requirements
• Use quality, production, maintenance, and health and safety systems as required
• Communicate clearly with team members, Shift Team Leaders, and other staff
• Attend regular departmental meetings with relevant manager/supervisor to build in continuous feedback mechanisms
• Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and work practices

About you

• Relevant qualification in food or dairy processing, e.g., NZ Diploma in Dairy Processing, is preferred
• Minimum 3 – 5 years in FMCG (Food/Dairy) manufacturing experience
• Experience in spray drying preferable
• Problem solving and fault-finding experience would be an advantage
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring team of Production Operators desirable for Senior Production Operator roles
• Working under a food safety risk management program is preferred for Senior Production Operator roles

About us

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure® and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage, wellbeing support, and competitive rewards that recognize your contributions