The Role
We are on the lookout for a Product Release Specialist with a strong background in quality, manufacturing, and lab environments to support our product release operations. This is a pivotal role within our business, where you will be responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality products are released to our key customers globally.
You will be part of a quality-focused team, with a clear path into leadership for those passionate about driving continuous improvement and leading teams in the future.
The main responsibilities of this role include..
- Collating test reports, data entry and finished product grading via our LIMS system
- Release of finished product and raw materials via SAP
- Grade and release products affected by deviations following customer acceptance and exceptional release procedures
- Meet the set KPI timeframes for first time grading
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships across the business as well as effective global relationships with key external stakeholders, industry contacts, and agencies
Skills and Experience
- Experience in a Product Release role or similar role within manufacturing, laboratory, or quality environments
- You will ideally have dairy experience as well as experience using SAP
- Proven ability to make confident, quality-driven decisions based on lab data and specifications
- Previous experience with documentation and methodical process will be an advantage
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment
- Strong computer skills particularly in MS Office application
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 andmay close the advertisement early.
Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.
