Production Team Leader

5 months ago


North Island, New Zealand Goodman Fielder Full time

The Company

At Goodman Fielder our purpose is simple. It's about making everyday food better for everyone.

Goodman Fielder is a leading global food company, and the custodian of a host of iconic Kiwi brands like Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Molenberg, Natures Fresh and Freya's that generations of New Zealand have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.

Our rapidly growing food service business supplies ingredients to more than ten thousand cafés', restaurants, bakeries, and dairies every week - we're the milk in your flat white, the flour in your bread, and the rice with your curry. Our growth has seen us expand beyond New Zealand, into Australia, Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea, China and South East Asia.

The Opportunity we have

The role of the Production Team Leader is an integral member of the operations team with change leadership responsibilities for a high performing team and team culture. The Production Team Leader ensures production is delivered in a cost effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Production team to correctly allocate resources to deliver DIFOT, Waste %, OEE, giveaway, line utilisation, productivity, and Quality.

Mentor and develop direct reports so that they are able to make decisions in a timely manner

Deliver high quality finished product by ensuring compliance to all Food Safety Systems, and ensure that action is taken to escalate and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Oversee the hygiene of the plant by ensuring cleaning occurs at correct times and to the correct standard.

Ensure all measurement systems are implemented and maintained as required to meet the changing needs of the business. Ensure all reporting requirements are supplied in an accurate and timely manner.

Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives as outlined in the site roadmap.

What you'll need to succeed

Experience in manufacturing and an understanding of Goodman Fielder practices would be desirable

Experience in leading teams and team leadership

Exposure to Quality Assurance and Food Safety Systems

A great attitude towards health and safety

Coach and mentor to direct reports providing regular positive and constructive feedback on performance achievements

SAP and SHE systems experience (desirable)

What can we offer you?

You will be joining a driven team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together, resulting in a highly collaborative environment. You will also work with the wider R&D team and site teams with an opportunity to learn from other sites across New Zealand. In return for your passion and success, we will reward you with a competitive remuneration package and help you to achieve personal and professional growth and development.


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