L7A Supervisor, Takaanini - Foods - Auckland - 15412 - Fonterra

General Information

Date Published

19-May-2026

Advertising Ends

02-Jun-2026

ID#

15412

Role Type

Manufacturing

Work Type

Permanent Full-Time

Workplace Type

On-site

Country

New Zealand

Location

Auckland

Position Description

About Lactalis-Mainland Dairy

Mainland Dairy, the business formerly known as Fonterra’s global Consumer and associated businesses, is now part of the Lactalis Group and known as Lactalis-Mainland Dairy.

Lactalis is a French family‑owned business founded in Laval in 1933. Today, it is the world’s leading dairy group, present in 50 countries and employing around 85,500 people. It is home to some of the world’s best‑known global and international dairy brands, including Président, Galbani and Parmalat, as well as trusted local brands across each market.

Lactalis‑Mainland Dairy is a team of more than 4,300 employees, operating 16 manufacturing sites across Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Middle East. In New Zealand, we make well‑loved brands including Anchor, Mainland, Fresh ’n’ Fruity and Primo, which are enjoyed by generations of Kiwi households.

Our passionate and talented team is committed to nurturing the future, unlocking new opportunities, and fostering innovation in nutrition and food.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Foods Processing Dayshift Manager, you will lead, coach and develop a motivated team of Process Operators. You will be responsible for organising work and resources, providing performance feedback, and working closely with processing and distribution teams to ensure alignment and cohesion.

With a strong continuous improvement mindset, you will engage your team to achieve key operational targets and deliver outstanding results across the plant. This role also has a strong focus on reporting, planning, and operational control.

With a clear focus on Health and Safety, you will monitor and manage production lines in line with schedules, review processes to optimise performance, and participate in root cause analysis. You will ensure that sampling, cleaning, and daily checks are completed in line with compliance and regulatory requirements.

Please note the hours of work are 6:45am – 5:15pm, Tuesday to Friday.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced or emerging people leader who thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments and can coach individuals to achieve strong results. You will have a genuine passion for continuous improvement, leadership, and safety. We’d love to hear from you if you have:

Previous experience leading, developing, and motivating a team
A mechanically minded and innovative approach, ideally with a background in manufacturing or process environments
A strong focus on Health, Safety, Quality, and Hygiene
Physical capability to lift up to 20kg
Excellent interpersonal, relationship management, and communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound and timely decisions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP, with the ability to learn new systems

What We Offer

Competitive pay and benefits
Career development and internal opportunities across a global business
A team focused workplace in a fantastic culture where your work has real impact
A strong commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability
Flexible work arrangements where possible

Our Commitment

Lactalis-Mainland Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, or ability.

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L7A Supervisor, Takaanini - Foods

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