Oversee shift operations to meet production targets while ensuring safety and quality

Shift Team Leader

JNL Wairarapa Mill | Full-Time

JNL is looking for a motivated and practical leader to join our team as a Shift Team Leader at our Wairarapa Mill. This is a 4 on 4 off position.

This hands-on leadership role is responsible for coordinating production activities, supporting operational teams, and ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. The successful applicant will play a key role in helping the mill achieve production targets while promoting a strong culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As a Shift Team Leader, you will:

  • Lead and support production teams across the mill.
  • Coordinate daily operations to meet production requirements.
  • Manage staffing needs and support shift coverage.
  • Work closely with Maintenance and Production teams to minimise downtime.
  • Promote and maintain high Health & Safety standards.
  • Monitor quality and operational performance.
  • Provide leadership and decision-making support during after-hours operations when required.
  • First response for emergencies.
  • Undertake training for Boiler responsible person role

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or wood processing environment.
  • Previous leadership, supervisory, or team coordination experience.
  • Strong communication and people skills.
  • The ability to make sound decisions and solve problems effectively.
  • Good planning and organisational skills.
  • A commitment to workplace health, safety, and continuous improvement.

Forklift experience, a current forklift licence, First Aid certification, and relevant industry qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

What We Offer

  • Competitive remuneration.
  • Opportunities for training and career development.
  • A supportive team environment.
  • The chance to be part of a leading New Zealand wood products manufacturer.

If you are a team player with strong leadership skills and a passion for operational excellence, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your application, including your CV and a brief cover letter, by Friday 4th December 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Kristy Hansen, People & Culture Advisor, Kristy.Hansen@jnl.co.nz

JNL is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and positive workplace and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates.

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