Team Leader - Taupo
About the company
At CARTERS, we've been helping build New Zealand - and Kiwi trade careers - for over 150 years. Our continued success and reputation as the best building partner in the market can only happen with the right teams. That's why we look for people, who are results-focused, have shared values and are passionate about customer success.
CARTERS Cambridge Manufacturing has an opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to lead the Frame & Truss production teams.We are seeking an experienced people leader with sound manufacturing knowledge and understanding of the processes within a frame and truss manufacturing environment.
About the role
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead a production team of manufacturing operators and carpenters, ensuring production targets are met; safety and quality is adhered to while training and developing your team.
Key responsibilities of the role are as follows:
- Lead the team to deliver products to customer expectations and requirements
- Lead a team of between 6 and 10 team members
- Manage your team of employees, temps and contractors to deliver performance expectations
- Work cooperatively with the manufacturing leadership team to deliver quality product and service
- Ensure appropriate training and development of staff
- Ensure systems are in place to minimise waste
- Ensure customer delivery dates are met
- Ensure a culture of continuous improvement
About you
You will be highly motivated and have a passion for developing a high-performance culture to meet business objectives while possessing the following skills and experience:
- Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role in a multi shift environment.
- Strong technical and tactical experience and comprehensive understanding of small team leadership within the building/frame and truss manufacturing environment
- Strong problem-solving skills with regard to technical queries and the ability to confidently provide solutions or remedial actions for your team
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Confidence in computer controlled operating environment
What we offer
In return, we'll make sure you're looked after in a professional, positive, inclusive and supportive working environment that you can be proud of. We offer:
- Highly competitive wage rate
- 7.5% Benefits Package, includes Superannuation Savings Scheme, Life & Disability Insurance
- We also pay for your Southern Cross Health Insurance
- Training, development, coaching and promotional opportunities
- Supportive, respectful, fun, collaborative, diverse team
- Buying privileges across all Carters stores
Please note that this role is only available to candidates with valid working rights in New Zealand (citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work visa)