Food Production Team Leader
Food Production Team Leader**
**Our client is an iconic internationally recognized provider of meat products to some of the world's most renowned retailers and brands. Their commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability has made them a trusted partner in the food industry.As they continue to grow, they are seeking an experienced team leader to join their versatile team in Wiri.**
**About the role:**
As a Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for supervising a team of 20-30 employees, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring production targets are met. You will play a key role in training, coaching, and monitoring team performance, as well as driving continuous improvement in food manufacturing operations.
**Shift: Work 7 days a fortnight, 12 hours PM shifts which includes every second weekend****Pay Rate: $32 - $35 (Pending experience)**
**Why Join Us?**- **Immediate Start:** Begin your career with no delay - they need staff now!
- **Career Growth:** Enjoy a position with potential growth opportunities.
- **Supportive Work Environment:** Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team with dedicated support and management from the PERSOL team.
- **State-of-the-Art Facility:** Work in a highly automated, world-class, secure, and well-equipped production site.
- **Onsite Perks:** Benefit from secure parking and a subsidized cafeteria offering amazing full meals cooked by a chef - say goodbye to packing lunch!
- **Team Culture & Events:** Join a company that values its team, with family day outings and celebrations of diversity.
- **Comprehensive Training & Safety:** Receive all training, uniforms, and PPE, with your safety being our top priority to ensure you return home safely every day.
- **Wellbeing Support:** Access EAP support with PERSOL, dedicated to looking after your overall wellbeing.
- Coordinate the day-to-day operations of a production line
- Oversee the production of high quality, well presented & safe products within the Production schedule requirements
- Play an integral role in building the team culture
- Working with meat products - beef, pork, lamb, chicken and seafood - in a cool room environment (6 degrees)
- Work 7 days a fortnight, 12 hours shifts which includes every second weekend
- The Line Leader reports into the Team Leader and Production Manager, and oversees approximately 20 employees on any given day
- Monitor performance of team and improve levels of output
- Monitoring productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching
- Ensure follow-through for any maintenance, IT or other issues to ensure flow of work on the line
**What We're Looking For**
This is a fantastic **foot-in-the-door opportunity** for a motivated leader looking to take their career to the next level. If you're currently in a junior leadership role or have relevant experience and are ready to step up-this could be the perfect role for you!
- Experience in a similar role within a Manufacturing environment
- Strong Leadership capability with demonstrated experience in a Leadership position
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Computer skills
- Able to problem solve at pace
- Good numeracy and literacy skills with excellent attention to detail
- High work ethic and solid work history. You will be a strong team player willing to help others achieve a common goal with a desire to produce great products.
- A good understanding of GMP and OHS requirement
**If you know you fit this role don't miss out! APPLY NOW! OR email GreaterAuckalnd@programmed.co.nz or call 0800 000 210.**