Senior Team Leader

As a Senior Team Leader, reporting to the Processing Manager you'll be responsible for leading a production team, ensuring targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You'll provide coaching, support, and direction to team members while championing continuous improvement and a strong team culture. This position is located at our Hokitika Silver Fern Farms plant. Key responsibilities include: Leading, coaching, and developing team members. Driving production, yield, and quality performance. Promoting food safety and compliance standards. Building a strong health and safety culture. Coordinating daily production requirements. Working collaboratively across departments. Shift Pattern: Shifts & Availability Requirements: Most of the year, this role operates on Day Shift, with general hours between: 5:30/6:00am - 3:30/4:00pm, Monday to Friday, with Saturdays where required 12-Week Seasonal Shift Change (Late July to End of October) Processing shift adjusts for a 12-week period Start time moves to 12:00-1:00pm, working through until 8:00pm-12:00am Monday to Friday, with Saturdays where required These shift changes are planned and form a regular part of our annual operating cycle. We're looking for a motivated people leader who can inspire teams and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. You'll bring: Previous leadership or supervisory experience. Meat processing experience (3+ years preferred). Strong communication and coaching skills. Sound problem-solving ability. A commitment to health, safety, and quality. The ability to lead by example and build high-performing teams. Te Ahurea | Why work at Silver Fern Farms? At Silver Fern Farms we're all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs . Join a business that values its people, supports career development, and is committed to delivering excellence for customers around the world. Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr