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Process Engineering Manager

New Zealand💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-28 → 2026-10-01

Core

Lead and support a team of Process Engineers and Technologists in Nutritional Powder/Dairy Manufacturing Operations, driving continuous improvement, efficiency, and product quality.

Role type

Senior Process Engineering Manager (Manufacturing)

Builds

Nutritional powder and dairy products for global markets

Domain

Food & Beverage / Nutrition Manufacturing

Required skills

Process engineering, project leadership, problem solving, analytical capability, stakeholder influence, continuous improvement mindset, systems thinking, food safety compliance, team management

Preferred skills

Master's degree in applicable field, deep knowledge of spray drying, blending, and canning operations

Technologies

Spray drying, blending, canning operations

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of Process Engineers and Process Technologists/Scientists in Nutritional Powder/Dairy Manufacturing Operations. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for process and product issues. Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and reduce waste. Support plant trials for new products, process improvements, and material changes. Support process engineering projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement activities. Work with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to deliver successful product launches. Contribute to food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership

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