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You'll be comfortable navigating complexity, connecting the dots across multiple functions and influencing senior leaders to turn opportunities into tangible results.\nIdeally, you'll bring:\n10+ years' experience across operations, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering or operational excellence, ideally within dairy or FMCG and food manufacturing environments.\nA bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business or a related discipline.\nSignificant experience leading business transformation, operational improvement and large-scale change programmes. \nProven experience delivering multi-site transformation programmes within complex operational environments.\nStrong commercial acumen, with the ability to identify opportunities and deliver measurable business benefits.\nA systems-thinking mindset, with the ability to simplify processes, improve integration and leverage technology and automation.\nStrong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge thinking and bring people along through change.\nThe ability to translate complex challenges into clear priorities, structured plans and practical solutions.\nWhy join Synlait?\nThis isn't a role where you'll simply be maintaining existing processes. You'll have the opportunity to help shape what our business looks like for the future. If you're someone who enjoys untangling complexity, connecting the dots and turning big ideas into meaningful change, this is your opportunity to make an impact.\nReady to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.\nAbout us - The Synlait Spirit\nSynlait is more than a global leader in milk nutrition - we're a purpose-led team that’s Doing Milk Differently For A Healthier World. Our Synlait Spirit guides everything we do, from how we show up each day to the impact we create together. You’ll be joining an authentic, down-to-earth team that lives the three values that underpin the Synlait Spirit.\nBe The Difference means we understand before we act - that means asking why, supporting each other to think differently, stay curious, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value. Whether it’s in the paddock, the plant or the boardroom, we’re driven by impact and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day.\nWe Move as One by working together with respect, trust and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and create opportunity for those around us.\nWe feed the world’s most vulnerable, including newborn babies, so we have to be Right on the Mark. That means we take accountability seriously, act with courage and focus our energy on what matters most. We combine expert farming and state of the art processing to deliver high quality nutritional products to all over the world.\nAt Synlait you’ll be challenged and supported to grow. We know everyone brings something unique to the table so we’re an inclusive workplace, where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success.\nWhat we offer:\nHealth & wellbeing - Wellbeing One health insurance plus access to exclusive partner discounts\nFamily-friendly support - Industry-leading parental leave through our Matua policy\nSustainable values - We’re proud to be B Corp™ certified\nCommunity & connection - Join our active Social Club\nEasy commute - Free bus service to and from Rolleston\nCareer growth - Ongoing development and progression opportunities\nWhat's next? Apply now!\nInclude 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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