Packhouse Manager

5 days ago

Te Puke, New Zealand Trevelyan's Pack & Cool Ltd Full time US$70,000 - US$120,000 per year

We're looking for a confident and experienced Packhouse Manager to lead our packhouse operations and support our teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes every day.

This is a key leadership role with responsibility for people, production, compliance, and performance across the packhouse.

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll be responsible for the smooth day-to-day operation of the packhouse. You'll lead and support supervisors and teams to meet production targets while maintaining quality, food safety, and health & safety standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role where clear communication, strong people management, and operational decision-making are critical.

Your mahi will include:

  • Leading daily packhouse operations to maximise productivity
  • Meeting and actively driving performance against daily KPIs
  • Planning and coordinating labour, rosters, and leave
  • Communicating daily pack plans and production requirements
  • Supervising, coaching, and developing team members
  • Ensuring all staff are trained, inducted, and clear on expectations
  • Maintaining compliance with BRC, food safety, hygiene, and PPE standards
  • Ensuring accurate traceability and production records
  • Collaborating with other Packhouse Managers, Operations, and Packaging teams
  • Attending production meetings and daily HAKA meetings
  • Identifying issues on the line and implementing timely corrective action

He kōrero mōu | About you

You're a people-focused operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. You're calm under pressure, confident making decisions, and able to motivate teams to achieve strong results while maintaining high standards.

You'll bring:

  • Experience in post-harvest or packhouse operations (desirable)
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
  • Sound judgement and problem-solving capability
  • The ability to plan, prioritise, and manage competing demands
  • A commitment to quality, Health & Safety, and compliance
  • Confidence working with production systems, KPIs, and reporting

Mō Mātou | About us

Trevelyan's provides quality growing, picking, packing, and coolstore services for kiwifruit and avocado growers, operating from state-of-the-art facilities in Te Puke.

We are guided by our values, Respect Our People, Work Smart, and Tread Lightly, and are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

Ngā painga | What's on offer

  • A leadership role in a large, values-led organisation
  • The opportunity to lead and develop operational teams
  • A supportive, collaborative leadership environment
  • The chance to influence safety, quality, and performance outcomes

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

We're committed to EEO and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you're ready to lead packhouse operations and make a meaningful impact, apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

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