Shift Lead

4 days ago

Dunsandel, New Zealand Synlait Full time

Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World We’re shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking, and a new attitude. We combine expert farming with state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.

We are seeking two Shift Leads to join our busy Warehouse team, based at our stunning Dunsandel Manufacturing site.

**The Role**

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, your main tasks will be to:

- Provide leadership to the Warehouse Operators and ensure all warehousing tasks are completed accurately, without damage, and in a safe manner
- Ensure the Operations shift team has all the tools and skills to process the range of products for which we have capability, ready for distribution, inwards good and staging
- Effectively plan and organise warehouse operators over the shift to ensure good practices, employee safety and product quality are always maintained.
- Ensure that the operations team has a solid training plan and performance feedback system in place for each warehouse operator

We will appreciate your advanced problem solving and fault-finding abilities, along with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, plus strong organisational skills.

This role is a rotating shift with 2 days, 2 nights on, 4 days off working 12 hour shifts.

**Skills and Experience**

The ability to manage all aspects of the role in a pressurised environment is critical. NCEA Level 2 or equivalent qualification is desirable, as is forklift operating experience.
- Understanding of and experience with standard warehousing practices would be helpful.
- Previous supervisory experience is desirable, and slip-sheet experience is advantageous.
- Computer/Scanner aptitude would be helpful, and proficiency with ERP systems is a definite plus.

Synlait is a fast paced company offering varied career progression within an energetic and progressive organisation, so if this excites you, and you meet the above criteria, we'd like to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply’ now and join our dynamic team

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