Production Team Leader

Team Leader wanted with at least 1-3 years experience to manage a small team in Hastings, ensuring food production schedules & day to day activities are met.

• $71,000 per year 
• Company vehicle & work phone provided
• 18 months fixed term position with possible permanent opportunity

Our Client supplies domestic and international customers with a diverse range of natural plant-based products so we are on the hunt for a Leading Hand / Team Leader / Supervisor who has experience in Food Manufacturing or similar industry.

Main Duties & Responsibilities will include:

• To work alongside Plant Manager / Production Manager and team members in day to day activities 
• Leading and managing the team 
• Managing shift performance and staffing 
• Ensuring the factory is meeting the production schedules safely, to item specifications and at throughput and recovery targets
• Training and inductions including including SOP sign-off

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience as a Team Leader / Supervisor essential (at least 1-3 years experience) 
• Experience in a food and manufacturing environment would be desirable 
• Forklift licence an advantage but not essential  

Benefits:

• $71,000 per year
• Company vehicle and mobile phone provided to enable you to carry out tasks required
• Annual salary review 
• Opportunities for career expansion and further training are also available 
• Supportive team at a well-known, established Hawkes Bay company

If this role sounds like opportunity you are looking for and you have the skills and experience, we would like to hear from you, Please call our office for more information on 0800 878 000 or APPLY NOW by emailing us your most recent CV to jobs@ablepersonnel.co.nz

Note, we can only consider NZ residents or applicants with a valid NZ work visa. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for this position; unsuccessful candidates will be notified via email.