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Supervisor - Processing

Job Name
Supervisor - Edendale

General Information

Date Published
04-Nov-2025
Advertising Ends
16-Nov-2025
ID#
13944
Role Type
Manufacturing
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Southland

Position Description

Our Co-operative

Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us
At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves. 

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution. 

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

He kupu mō mātou | About us
Established in 1881, our Edendale manufacturing site is New Zealand’s oldest dairy processing site and with 13 plants, we produce 14 million bags of milk powder each year for export and process up to 15 million litres of milk every day in peak season. Our site is expanding with significant investment to build a new ultra-high temperature (UHT) cream plant. 


Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity
As a Supervisor in our Processing plant, you will be responsible for supervising, coaching, and developing a close-knit and engaged team to deliver outstanding results in our manufacturing operations. You will also have the opportunity to work with others to influence team culture and drive change.

Keeping a strong focus on Health & Safety, you’ll monitor and manage all parts of our processing Plant while optimising plant efficiency and operating costs. Your strong attention to detail will ensure you can keep an eye on quality control while maintaining products to tight customer specifications and ensuring documentation is up to date. 

Key responsibilities include:
• Planning and allocating work and resources to ensure production targets are met and optimised
• Leading and motivating the team as well as providing feedback on staff performance, development plans, and resolving people issues when required 
• Managing time and attendance systems
• Creating a successful working environment that inspires the team
• Working and liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Participating and leading problem solves. 
            

Mōu | About You
We’re looking for up-and-coming or extraordinary people leaders who thrive in a fast-moving and innovative environment. We want to hear from you if you are driven, self-motivated, have a passion for people and have the following: 

• Exposure to leading, developing, coaching, and motivating a team to deliver outstanding results
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and interpersonal skills to drive change
• A passion for problem solving and continuous improvement
• A strong Health and Safety, Hygiene, and Quality focus
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound and timely decisions under pressure
• Ability to learn new systems and tech-savvy skills in MS Suite and ideally SAP

Ngā Aura | Our Values 
At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

Tā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You 
We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:
  • Fair and equitable pay
  • Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career growth support
  • Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
  • Employee recognition
  • Support for community involvement and cultural connection
To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

Ngā Mahi | A Career of Opportunities
At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Tātou Tātou | Join Us
Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together. 

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

He Wāhi mō te Katoa | Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion.
Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation. 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions). 

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth. 

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou. 

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 16th November 2025.