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• Opportunity to lead a dynamic and high-performing team.
• Competitive salary and career development opportunities.
• Onsite secure parking and subsidized cafeteria.

Our client is an iconic internationally recognized provider of meat products to some of the world's most renowned retailers and brands. Their commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability has made them a trusted partner in the food industry. As they continue to grow, they are seeking an experienced team leader to join their versatile team in Wiri.

About the role:

As a Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for supervising a team of 20-30 employees, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring production targets are met. You will play a key role in training, coaching, and monitoring team performance, as well as driving continuous improvement in food manufacturing operations.

Shift: Monday to Friday 2:00pm to 10:30pm (One Saturday every month in rotation)

Why Join Us?

• Immediate Start: Begin your career with no delay - they need staff now!
• Career Growth: Enjoy a permanent position with long-term development opportunities.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Attractive salary combined with great perks.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team with dedicated support and management from the Programmed team.
• State-of-the-Art Facility: Work in a highly automated, world-class, secure, and well-equipped production site.
• Onsite Perks: Benefit from secure parking and a subsidized cafeteria offering amazing full meals cooked by a chef - say goodbye to packing lunch!
• Team Culture & Events: Join a company that values its team, with family day outings and celebrations of diversity.
• Comprehensive Training & Safety: Receive all training, uniforms, and PPE, with your safety being our top priority to ensure you return home safely every day.
• Wellbeing Support: Access EAP support with Programmed, dedicated to looking after your overall wellbeing.

What You'll Be Doing ?

• Leading & Inspiring: Motivate, train, and guide your team to achieve production goals.
• Optimizing Production: Allocate resources effectively to meet daily targets and maintain efficiency.
• Ensuring Quality & Compliance: Uphold the highest food safety and compliance standards.
• Driving Continuous Improvement: Monitor key performance metrics and implement process enhancements.
• Collaborating Across Teams: Work closely with internal departments to streamline operations and resolve challenges.
• Prioritizing Safety: Promote and enforce a strong health, safety, and environmental culture.

What We're Looking For?

• Leadership Experience: Prior experience in team supervision within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a similar industry.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze production challenges and drive effective solutions.
• Strong Communicator: Confident in engaging teams and providing clear direction.
• Production Expertise: Understanding of manufacturing processes, change management, and resource planning.
• Results-Driven: Passion for achieving operational excellence and meeting key performance targets.

This is a fantastic foot-in-the-door opportunity for a motivated leader looking to take their career to the next level. If you're currently in a junior leadership role or have relevant experience and are ready to step up-this could be the perfect role for you!

Who we are

As one of Australasia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.