Production Manager - Dryer
abbott· 1227 ABBOTT NUTRITION NZ LTD
About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands, including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure® and Glucerna®, to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:
• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Benefits that support you and your family to stay healthy, financially secure, and supported throughout life's journey, including comprehensive medical insurance coverage, wellbeing support, and competitive rewards that recognize your contributions.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• Benefits that support you and your family to stay healthy, financially secure, and supported throughout life's journey, including comprehensive medical insurance coverage, wellbeing support, and competitive rewards that recognize your contributions.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
The Opportunity
As the Production Manager, the purpose of the Production Manager role is to lead the Production Plant or line(s) and be responsible for overall performance.
What You’ll Do
• This role has 24-hour, multiple shift accountability for the business results and capability of the production line
• Accountable for H&S performance, practices and culture across the production line and teams
• Accountable for process reliability
• Accountable for delivering the deployed targets
• Accountable for deploying and delivering standards
• Accountable for team development, succession planning, capability build and talent management
• Accountable for meeting people engagement targets and effective and efficient deployment of employees across the shifts
• Accountable for product quality measures, quality performance, practices, standards, and culture across the production line
• On-call duties likely to be required to support the 24/7 nature of the business
• Accountable for H&S performance, practices and culture across the production line and teams
• Accountable for process reliability
• Accountable for delivering the deployed targets
• Accountable for deploying and delivering standards
• Accountable for team development, succession planning, capability build and talent management
• Accountable for meeting people engagement targets and effective and efficient deployment of employees across the shifts
• Accountable for product quality measures, quality performance, practices, standards, and culture across the production line
• On-call duties likely to be required to support the 24/7 nature of the business
Requirements
• Tertiary degree, diploma, or minimum 5 years in a dairy manufacturing
• Minimum 3 years Spray Drying experience, preferably in a Nutritional Plant
• Experience in leading, developing and engaging teams
• Proven understanding of dairy manufacturing processes and systems
• Proven knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP systems
• Ensure the timely completion of the timesheet via allocated system
• Completion of all assigned Training to this role before the scheduled due date is mandatory
• Minimum 3 years Spray Drying experience, preferably in a Nutritional Plant
• Experience in leading, developing and engaging teams
• Proven understanding of dairy manufacturing processes and systems
• Proven knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP systems
• Ensure the timely completion of the timesheet via allocated system
• Completion of all assigned Training to this role before the scheduled due date is mandatory
Location
This position is based in New Zealand.
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing
DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION:
New Zealand > Waikato: Pokeno Plant
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Production Manager - Dryer position at abbott located?
This Production Manager - Dryer role at abbott is based in New Zealand - Waikato. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Production Manager - Dryer role at abbott full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Production Manager - Dryer role in the 1227 ABBOTT NUTRITION NZ LTD department at abbott.
Which team or department does the Production Manager - Dryer at abbott belong to?
This Production Manager - Dryer position is part of the 1227 ABBOTT NUTRITION NZ LTD department at abbott. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Production Manager - Dryer job at abbott posted?
This Production Manager - Dryer position at abbott was posted on Sep 16, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Production Manager - Dryer
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