Process Manager – Nutritionals

We’re looking for an experienced Process Manager to join our high-performing Nutritionals team and lead day‑to‑day operations within one of our specialised processing areas.

This is a pivotal leadership role that ensures our plants run safely, efficiently, and consistently deliver premium ingredients to customers worldwide.

In this role, you will:

• Meeting product quality and DIFOT requirements
• Achieving performance targets across yield, losses, OEE, energy/water usage, and plan attainment
• Ensuring compliance with MPI-approved Risk Management Programmes
• Driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting recruitment, training, development and performance management of team members
• Contributing to resourcing, planning, audits, and cross-functional projects.
• Lead daily operations across one of our key processing areas (Milk & Permeate, Hydrolysis & Coulter, or Specialty Proteins & WPC)
• Lead root cause investigations and ensure effective corrective and preventative actions
• Support maintenance planning, contractor management, and shutdowns.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Diploma/Certificate in Dairy Technology OR a Degree in Engineering or Science
• 5+ years of experience in dairy manufacturing
• Minimum 3 years in shift supervision or process/project engineering
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and action-oriented mindset
• Experience with continuous improvement and preventative maintenance
• Lean Manufacturing / CI experience (Desirable).

Our Values at Tatua

• Co-Operative at the Core: We create shared success for our people, shareholders, customers and community
• Committed to Tomorrow: We encourage innovation to forge our own path for a thriving future
• Everyday Good People: We take pride in doing our best, with care and integrity

Applications close: 18 March 2026

What we offer:

• Subsidised Medical Insurance
• Life, Disability & Income Protection Insurance 
• Development & Training opportunities
• Additional Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Package: Workstation Assessment, Annual Health Screenings, Free Flu Vaccines, EAP Services, Onsite Wellbeing Committee
• Discounted Staff Products
• Free onsite Secure Parking