Team Leader | Produce

Are you passionate about working in a dynamicenvironment? Do you enjoy working with your hands and thrive ina fast-paced setting? At Service Foods, we're looking for an experienced TeamLead to oversee the night operations of our Produce Department in TāmakiMakaurau. If you havea strong understanding of fresh produce handling, quality control, warehouseoperations, and people leadership, we'd love to hear from you. The Opportunity This hands-on leadership role will see you play apivotal part in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Producefacility. You will lead a dedicated team while maintaining high standards offreshness, quality, food safety, and customer service. You will be responsiblefor overseeing all operational aspects of the Produce night shift, includingpicking, packing, dispatch, inventory management, and team performance. Position Snapshot Immediate start Permanent, full time employment Days: Sunday to Friday Shift: 4:30/5:00 pm to 1:30 am The Role As the Produce Team Lead, you will be responsiblefor leading the night shift team and ensuring warehouse operations arecompleted safely, accurately, and efficiently. Key responsibilities include: Work closely with the Head of Produce to support resource planning,task allocation, workflow improvements, and continuous operationalimprovement initiatives. Lead, coach, mentor, and support the Produce Warehouse Pick Packingteam to achieve operational and customer service targets. Supervise daily warehouse operations, including picking, packing,replenishment, dispatch, inventory control, quality assurance, logistics,and floor productivity. Ensure the highest standards of produce freshness, quality,presentation, food safety, and hygiene are maintained at all times. Monitor and inspect product quality before packaging and dispatch. Implement and maintain FIFO stock rotation practices and ensurestock locations remain accurate. Manage and minimise stock discrepancies, stock returns, quarantinedgoods, picking errors, and load-out mistakes. Coordinate daily workflow and roster coverage to maximiseoperational efficiency and labour utilisation. Assist with stocktakes, inventory management, and end-of-nightmarket list requirements. Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the Produce warehouseand surrounding areas to protect food safety standards and companyreputation. Conduct regular checks of equipment, tools, and machinery andcoordinate maintenance requirements as needed. Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture. Ensure all team members comply with company policies, health andsafety requirements, and food safety procedures. Identify workplace hazards and promote safe working practicesacross all warehouse operations. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven leadership experience within a Fresh Produce, FMCG,Warehousing, Logistics, or Distribution environment. Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, andteam-building skills. Sound knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management,dispatch, and quality control processes. A commitment to food safety, quality assurance, and health andsafety best practice. The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment whilemanaging multiple priorities. Confidence using warehouse technology, inventory management systems, and Microsoft Office applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong literacy and numeracy capabilities. Physical & EnvironmentalRequirements This is a hands-on operational role requiring: The ability to work in a cold storage environment. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of produce andwarehouse stock. Repetitive manual handling tasks, including picking, packing,sorting, and stacking products. Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, andmoving throughout the warehouse. The ability to work permanent night shift hours and effectivelylead a team during overnight operations. Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual handling duties. Strong understanding of warehouse operations and procedures. Why Join Service Foods? At Service Foods, you'll be part of a growing NewZealand business that values teamwork, quality, and customer service. This isan opportunity to lead an essential operation, develop your leadership career,and make a meaningful contribution to a high-performing team. Eligibility: Applicants must be a New Zealand Citizen, Resident,or hold a valid New Zealand work visa. Pre-Employment Checks: Successful applicants will be required to completesatisfactory pre-employment checks, including: Employment reference checks Ministry of Justice checks Drug and alcohol testing Closing Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr