Production Supervisor
Visa sponsorship
Manufacturing · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $28 - $31/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A food factory runs on routine, and the person holding the routine together is the supervisor. A growing Auckland food manufacturer needs a Production Supervisor who will plan each shift, check every batch and still muck in on the line.
Your day would move between weighing ingredients, running mixers and fillers, carrying out quality checks, organising a small team and doing the washdown at the end. You would report to the Production Manager and keep orders on schedule. Sponsorship is available for a suitably qualified overseas candidate.
On your CV, name the food plants you have worked in, the equipment you can run and any food control plan or GMP experience. Detail your food plant shift supervision in Build AI CV before you apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan daily production, give the team their tasks and keep output safe, efficient and on schedule
- Track daily targets and look for ways to lift efficiency
- Weigh, measure and check ingredients, then make batches to approved recipes
- Operate mixers, fillers and other food equipment and keep watch over machines and processes
- Carry out quality checks, keep products consistent and raise problems quickly
- Follow food safety, Good Manufacturing Practice and recipe controls
- Clean and sanitise equipment, do daily washdowns and keep the floor organised
- Train and support the production team and work with the Production Manager on any issues
- Make sure orders are produced accurately and on time, helping on other production tasks as needed
- Follow Health & Safety procedures and report hazards
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven background in food manufacturing or commercial food production
- Previous role as a Production Supervisor, Team Leader, Senior Production Operator or similar
- Experience working under an approved food control plan
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and quality requirements
- Hands-on experience with food manufacturing machinery such as mixers, fillers or similar equipment
- You follow recipes, measurements and procedures precisely, with close attention to detail and consistent product
- Able to lead and support a small production team
- At home in a hands-on production setting and able to meet daily targets efficiently
- Reliable, hardworking and physically able to handle production and cleaning work, including repetitive tasks and washdowns
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Quick to pick up new machinery and production systems
- Committed to a clean and safe workplace
- Current forklift licence is advantageous
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