New Zealand dairy processor specializing in infant formula and advanced nutrition
Synlait operates a vertically integrated dairy business spanning milk production, processing, and formulated nutrition products sold globally. The tech stack is heavily weighted toward manufacturing execution (SAP ERP, LIMS, Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA) and regulatory compliance tooling (analytical chemistry instruments: HPLC, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS), reflecting the capital-intensive, quality-critical nature of infant formula manufacturing. Current hiring velocity is accelerating across manufacturing and engineering, with concurrent focus on regulatory renewal and energy optimization.
Synlait is a publicly listed New Zealand dairy manufacturer founded in 2000, headquartered in Dunsandel, Canterbury. The company produces infant formula, advanced nutrition products, and foodservice dairy for global customers, combining owned farming operations with processing facilities. Scale spans 1,001–5,000 employees across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply-chain functions. Active projects center on infant formula regulatory registration renewal, manufacturing process upgrades, and energy efficiency—indicating ongoing capital investment and compliance-driven product portfolio management.
Synlait runs SAP (ERP core: S/4HANA, Transportation Management, Sales & Distribution, Extended Warehouse Management), LIMS for laboratory tracking, and Siemens/Allen-Bradley automation with Ignition SCADA. Manufacturing-critical analytical instruments include HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and ICP-MS.
Dunsandel, Canterbury, New Zealand. All current hiring is based in New Zealand.
Other companies in the same industry, closest in size