Utilities & Services Manager

OUR WAY OF WORKING - Tā Mātou Ara Mahi Join us at Danone, where your work touches lives and contributes to a healthier world. As a global leader with a unique health-focused portfolio in food and beverages, we are driven by a mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible. Embedded in our culture is a profound sense of purpose and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community. At Danone, we believe in the power of our people, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where our core values of humanism, openness, enthusiasm, and proximity lead the way to achieving our goals. Danone operates using Integrated Work Systems (IWS), a globally recognised methodology focused on building capability, empowering teams and driving continuous improvement. As the Services & Utilities Manager, you will lead the site's Services Line Trio, working collaboratively across Operations, Maintenance and Technical functions to optimise performance, strengthen team capability and deliver sustainable operational results. Internally, this position is known as Line Lead - Services. ABOUT THE ROLE - Te tūranga mahi Lead the operation that powers one of New Zealand's most advanced nutrition manufacturing facilities. We are seeking an experienced Utilities & Services Manager to join our team at Danone's world-class manufacturing facility in Balclutha. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the site's utilities and services function. You will lead a dedicated team while driving operational performance, continuous improvement, safety, sustainability and reliability across the utility infrastructure that underpins our manufacturing operation. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Maintenance teams, you will play a key role in delivering site performance and helping achieve Danone's ambitious operational and sustainability objectives. This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership, people development and strategic improvement initiatives within a highly collaborative manufacturing environment. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE - Ngā take ka hiahia e koe tēnei tūranga Lead a critical function that enables the success of an entire manufacturing site Drive meaningful improvements in operational performance, efficiency and sustainability Develop and mentor a highly skilled team Influence site-wide operational and continuous improvement initiatives Join a globally recognised organisation with strong local and international career opportunities Work within a business committed to innovation, operational excellence and people development KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Ngā kawenga matua As our Services & Utilities Manager, you will: Lead, coach and develop the Utilities team to foster a high-performing and safety-focused culture Ensure the reliable and efficient operation of critical utility infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations Drive utility performance through effective planning, monitoring and continuous improvement Lead initiatives that improve reliability, efficiency, sustainability and operational effectiveness Identify and implement opportunities to reduce waste, improve asset performance and optimise resources Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing performance and site objectives Ensure compliance with food safety, environmental and health & safety requirements Support capital projects, maintenance activities and operational improvement programmes Champion Danone's WISE Health & Safety culture and commitment to best practice operational excellence Develop team capability through coaching, succession planning and performance development About You ABOUT YOU - Mō Koe You are a strong operational leader who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on leadership. You bring a passion for developing people, solving complex problems and driving continuous improvement. You are comfortable