Process Owner

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Lead health, safety and regulatory compliance for the area — run daily safety checks, promote safe work practices, ensure food safety and environmental requirements are met.

Oversee day‑to‑day production results — be accountable for output, efficiency, yield, waste and cost; run daily reviews and set actions to close gaps.

Drive continuous improvement — maintain short‑ and medium‑term improvement plans, coach problem‑solving and support projects that improve performance and reduce defects.

Develop and manage the team — lead and coach team leaders and maintenance leads, set clear expectations, conduct performance reviews and handle employee relations with HR support.

Manage resources and budgets — own labour and cost centre budgets, allocate people and equipment effectively, ensure accurate timekeeping and support capital planning.

Improve equipment reliability — prioritise maintenance with engineering to reduce downtime and protect asset performance.

Collaborate across functions — coordinate with quality, engineering, planning, HR, procurement and others, and represent the area in plant governance and audits.

Make operational decisions and drive outcomes — set daily production priorities, manage shift performance actions, and recommend priority improvement and capital work.

About you:

Strong and proven experience in FMCG or complex manufacturing with hands-on production leadership

Proven track record leading frontline teams (in a manufacturing environment) and managing labour performance

Strong focus on safety, risk management and food/quality compliance, committed to a zero-harm mindset

Skilled in structured problem-solving and continuous improvement (e.g. root-cause analysis)

Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Industrial Engineering or Business preferred, and sound knowledge of NZ employment legislation (beneficial)

Comfortable spending most of your time on the plant floor and providing escalation support outside standard hours in a 24/7 operation

Commercial and data-driven: takes ownership of issues and delivers practical solutions rather than escalating unresolved problems

Builds capability in others, enforces standards, and fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Eligible to work in NZ with full working rights.

Benefits of working with us

Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package

Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers

Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter

Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand

In House Training Programs

Corporate Discount Programs

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're passionate about FMCG Site Operations, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team environment, please submit your application soon. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our job advertisements early.

Location(s)

Tomoana

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.