DC Team Leader - Edendale

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Fonterra is seeking a DC Team Leader for Edendale, a full-time on-site role reporting to the DC Operations Manager. You will lead supervisors and Operators, drive a safety culture, oversee distribution, ensure quality and documentation, and allocate resources while managing time and attendance. The ideal candidate brings proven leadership, planning and problem solving, plus SAP, workforce management systems and Excel experience, and a strong commitment to Health and Safety and Food Safety and Quality standards. We value Good Together, Better Every Day and Every Drop Counts; apply by 25 February 2026 and tailor your resume to show leadership and alignment with our values.

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Job Name DC Team Leader

General Information

Date Published 11-Feb-2026 Advertising Ends 25-Feb-2026 ID# 14873 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 UsAt 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 usEstablished 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.
Mō tēnei tūranga | About the OpportunityReporting to the DC Operations Manager, you will be on the floor using your leadership experience to supervise and coach a great team of supervisors and Operators, driving a positive team culture, whilst keeping a strong focus on Health & Safety. 
You will supervise day-to-day Distribution procedures and processes to meet and optimize operational targets, regulatory requirements, administrative systems and functional relationships. You will also ensure quality control and maintain product to tight customer specifications, while ensuring documentation is up to date.
As a People Leader you will plan and allocate work and resources, manage time and attendance systems and provide feedback on staff performance.         
          Mōu | About You
You will have a passion for leading a team, continuous improvement and employee health and safety. Alongside your ability to communicate and relate to others at all levels, you have a strong eye for detail to ensure you keep an eye on quality control. 
Other skills include:• Sound planning and problem-solving ability• Strong leadership/people skills and ability to build on a great team culture• Proficient using SAP systems, workforce management systems and Microsoft Excel• Commitment to maintaining Fonterra’s Health & Safety and Food Safety & Quality standards 

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 OpportunitiesAt 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 UsDoes 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 Wednesday 25th February 2026