Production Team Leaders

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George Weston Foods (NZ) Limited “GWF” is a quality and customer focused FMCG that makes some of Australasia’s favourite food. GWF is one of Australia's and New Zealand’s largest food manufacturers, employing around 6,500 people across 60 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, small goods, flour, milled products and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top Bakery, Don KRC, Mauri ANZ. We are renowned in New Zealand for our iconic bread brands, which include Tip Top Bakery, Ploughmans, Bürgen, Golden Big Ben Pies, Dads Pies, and Bakers Son.

About the Role:

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure people and food safety compliance at the end of the production process before signing stock over to the Despatch team. Reinforcing checks are completed and results compliant, leading the Pies Dough Room and B&R Production and Wrapping & Boxing team while building capability and knowledge, reiterating “Most trusted brand.” These are full-time, permanent roles based at our Wiri Bakery.

We have 2 team leader positions available within our Pies and Bun & Roll Department, see below shift times;

• Oversee the training of all team members using the “buddy” system and ensure everyone is trained as required
• Has complete knowledge of the technical process and ensures that this is adhered to by the team and escalated as required.
• Ensuring products are produced & packed to specification
• All H&S-related matters are managed in accordance with H&S procedures
• All food safety-related matters are managed in accordance with Food Safety procedures
• Manage the team and ensure that feedback and performance management is undertaken as required
• Drive-shift QATs/ Bucket Walks and weekly Safety Walks

• Someone with high level of enthusiasm and drive
• Previous experience in leadership & manufacturing production background - FMCG manufacturing background advantageous
• Exhibit passion and strong leadership skills
• Skilled at raining others on the job
• Physically fit to work on your feet and lift 25 kg above your shoulders
• Efficient time management and multitasking ability
• Someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Passionate about making superior quality and safe food for our NZ communities

• Earn more as you upskill — you may be eligible for a skills and pay review after 6 months!
• Free Tip Top bread products to take home to your family
• Work close to public transport routes
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - free and confidential counselling for you and your family members

• You will be highly committed to ensuring that we meet our HSE obligations
• You will do the right thing and not the easy thing
• You enjoy building open and trusting relationships and do what you say you will
• You will work creatively with others for better outcomes and embrace diversity.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application by clicking on the ‘apply now' button, or please feel free to contact our recruitment email, recruitmentnz@gwf.com.au for a confidential discussion.

During the recruitment process, you may be required to complete our pre-employment screening tests, including a medical check with a drug and alcohol test and a criminal record check.

At Tip Top, we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, Everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.

So, we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. Let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to recruitmentnz@gwf.com.au.