Waters and Farr is a family-oriented business with core values around hard and has developed into a market leader. We value our staff highly and you would become part of the family from the outset.

Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week

You will provide effective leadership and coordination of the extrusion shift team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of production objectives, while maintaining a strong team culture and commitment to continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Allocate resources effectively to deliver the daily and weekly production plan.

• Monitor and optimise extrusion performance, including line availability, run rates, downtime, and quality.

• Ensure all production documentation—pre-start readiness checks, daily reports, operator logs, and QC checks—are completed accurately and on time.

• Create a positive, collaborative team environment that supports engagement and performance.

• In partnership with the Production Manager, identify and implement initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimise equipment uptime.

• Lead daily shift meetings to review priorities, performance, and safety.

• Ensure full compliance with company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Key Requirements

• 2+ years’ Team Leader experience in plastics extrusion or similar  

• Competency in administrative and computer systems (e.g., data entry, reporting).

• Sound decision-making abilities with an understanding of operational impact.

• Proven commitment to Health & Safety leadership.

• Forklift (F) endorsement and current OSH certificate desirable 

You must:

• Have at least 2 contactable references

• Ability to pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug screen test

• Return a clear or satisfactory police report

Two permanent vacancies are based at our Whanganui Factory with a minimum of 40 hours per week. This position provides a competitive remuneration package with a wage range of $26 - $33 per hour, and health insurance.

 

 

 

 

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following question(s):

  • Are you a Australian / New Zealand Citizen or Resident?
  • Are you willing to complete pre employment Police and Health Checks?
  • Do you have 2 or more years experience as a Team Leader in a Plastics Manufacturing Environment?
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