About the role
We’re looking for a Quality Projects Lead to join our team at Synlait on a fixed term contract for 12 months. In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert on food safety and quality within major projects, supporting innovation and continuous improvement across the business. You’ll work cross-functionally, advise on risk, and lead quality actions from planning to implementation. This role can be based in either our Mangere or Pokeno site however travel will be required across both.
Key responsibilities of this role include..
- Lead and support food safety and quality aspects of key projects across the business.
- Provide subject matter expertise on RMP, HACCP and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with project teams to proactively identify risks and deliver improvement initiatives.
- Deliver accurate and timely documentation, including change controls and regulatory submissions.
- Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Coach and support teams in food safety and quality practices within the project context.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and compliance frameworks.
- Be a visible quality leader, advocating for practical, effective solutions that support long-term goals.
If you’re a problem-solver with strong technical knowledge, excellent relationship skills, and a passion for continuous improvement then we want to hear from you!
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
- At least 3 years of experience in a dairy or food/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- A tertiary qualification in Food Technology, Science or Engineering.
- Strong knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, RMP and regulatory frameworks.
- A confident communicator with the ability to lead, influence and collaborate across teams
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma)
Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
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 Corp TM certified
- Social Club membership opportunities
What's next?
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.
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