Quality Lead Takanini

General Information

Date Published

24-Apr-2025

Advertising Ends

18-May-2025

Country

New Zealand

Location

Auckland

Role Type

Quality & Safety

Work Type

Permanent

ID#

11855

Position Description

Lead quality excellence and drive continuous improvement across our products and processes
Collaborate with passionate teams and make a tangible impact on Fonterra’s quality standards
Shape the future of dairy by ensuring the highest quality standards in everything we do

Our Co-operative

Fonterra’s strength is in the collective | Te Mātāpuna toa takitini

We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world.

As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.

About us | Ko wai mātou

Fonterra Oceania is our newly formed entity that merges the Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) and Fonterra Australia operations, aimed at enhancing our competitive position in the trans-Tasman dairy market. The integration of Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) and Fonterra Australia builds on similarities to outperform the competition, create scale and synergies, and will strengthen our competitive edge. This role will join a team that helps to build an even stronger trans-Tasman dairy business with reach across Oceania and beyond.

About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahi

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Quality Lead to join our Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) team at our Takanini site. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for maintaining and continuously improving quality assurance standards across our products and processes.

Reporting to the Food Safety & Quality Manager and working alongside three other Quality Leads, you’ll collaborate closely with key stakeholders to drive a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on operational excellence and regulatory compliance. In addition to this you will:

Develop, implement, and maintain robust quality assurance systems and processes across the business unit
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality control measures align with Fonterra’s strategic objectives
Monitor performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions
Lead quality audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory standards
Champion quality awareness and foster a culture of excellence within the team and across the Co-op
Provide technical expertise and support to project teams, ensuring quality is embedded into new initiatives

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on food safety and quality at our Takanini site. You'll work with a range of stakeholders across the business and be part of a supportive, passionate FSQ community within Fonterra—where continuous learning and career development are genuinely valued.

About you | Ko wai koe

We are looking for an analytical and results driven individual who has a passion for quality and safety compliance. To be successful in this role you will bring:

Proven experience in quality assurance or quality control within a manufacturing environment—ideally in the dairy or FMCG industry
Strong leadership capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to influence and engage others in quality-focused initiatives
In-depth knowledge of quality management systems, including HACCP, GMP, and other relevant standards
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
A proactive mindset, with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement focus
Tertiary qualifications in food science, quality management, or a related field (desirable)

Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?

At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.

The benefits of life at Fonterra | Te ora i Fonterra

Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.

To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.

Sound good to you? Come join our whānau and let’s solve for better, together. You, me, us together.

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