Posted 16 July, 2026
Technical Improvement Engineer - 6 months fixed term
Westland Milk Products
Hokitika, WTC, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 62fc53bea6668a5c
Job Description
Technical Improvement Engineer - 6 months fixed term Why this role? Drive meaningful process improvement across a complex dairy manufacturing site Gain hands‑on experience leading technical and operational optimisation High visibility role working closely with Operations leadership About the role We have an exciting 6‑month fixed‑term opportunity for a Technical Improvement Engineer to support our Hokitika operations team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will provide technical and process engineering expertise to improve manufacturing performance. This role plays a key part in ensuring our dairy processing systems are safe, compliant, efficient, and continuously improving, while supporting production teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes. You will work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and automation teams to identify performance opportunities, implement improvements, and support operational readiness across the site. About you You bring proven experience in process or manufacturing environments, ideally within food or dairy production. You are known for your ability to: Analyse and improve complex processes Translate technical insights into practical solutions for frontline teams Work collaboratively across functions to drive outcomes You are naturally curious, improvement‑focused, and motivated to deliver tangible operational results in a fast‑paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr