Shift Team Leader

Join Our Team as a Line Shift Lead!

Are you ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career? We're seeking a dynamic and driven Line Shift Lead with a technical background to lead a high-performing production team in Auckland's fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is a permanent full-time role operating on a stable 2-2-3 day or night-shift roster. You'll lead 12.25-hour shifts from 5:45 PM to 6:00 AM or 5:45 AM to 6 PM, working at least 42.88 hours per week.

As a Line Shift Lead, you'll play a key role in daily operations and champion Integrated Work System (IWS) initiatives. Reporting directly to the Line Lead, you'll get hands-on experience and the chance to make a real impact.

• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in data analysis and process optimization
• Understanding of IWS or Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles
• Familiarity with safety and quality control systems
• Ability to coach and develop team members in technical processes

You Will:

• Collaborate effectively with technicians and equipment owners to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Lead and coordinate the shift team, ensuring smooth shift handovers and clear communication.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of production during your shift to achieve operational targets.
• Cultivate a team environment that encourages personal and professional growth among members.

Are you a results-driven leader who motivates teams and drives excellence? Your proactive, confident approach and people management skills set you apart. You excel at building high-performing teams and optimizing processes for exceptional outcomes. With unwavering dedication to continuous improvement, safety, and quality, you foster growth and innovation every day

To be successful, you will also have:

• Proven commitment to safety, including implementing and supporting safety programs.
• Experience in ensuring quality standards and managing incident reporting.
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and loss elimination.
• Ability to maintain equipment-based conditions and enforce 5S standards.
• Effective collaboration across functions and coordination of team activities.
• Preferably 3 years' supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably dairy or food.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferable technical background including electrical and mechanical in manufacturing.

• Guide and coordinate the team to deliver high-quality, efficient production outcomes.
• Uphold and advance the mission: "To bring health through nutrition to as many as possible."