Boning & Processing Trainer - Elevate Yield & Safety

Alliance Group Limited; Nelson; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance subsidies

Additional annual leave

Learning and development

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

On-site health services

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Alliance Group Limited in Nelson seeks a hands-on Further Processing Trainer to coach, assess and develop the next generation of skilled employees on boning and processing techniques. You will support SOP implementation, safety practices, and capability-building across the department.

You will work closely with Supervisors and production teams to drive quality, yield, and productivity improvements while delivering practical coaching and on-floor training.

Qualifications

• Significant boning or further processing experience in meat industry.
• Understanding of yield optimisation, product specs, and quality standards.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and share technical knowledge.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality assurance, and health and safety requirements.
• Accurate record-keeping and good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on boning and further processing training on the production floor.
• Coach employees to improve cutting techniques, product quality, and yield performance.
• Support new employees through onboarding and competency development.
• Identify skill gaps and work with Supervisors to build team capability.
• Conduct workplace assessments and monitor training progress.
• Assist with maintaining and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain accurate training and assessment records.
• Support initiatives that improve safety, product quality, yield, and operational performance.
• Promote best-practice processing techniques and safe work habits across the department.

Skills

Boning expertise

Training & coaching

Yield optimisation

Quality standards

Communication

Record-keeping

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Workplace Assessor qualifications

Adult education qualifications

Primary ITO Assessor Registration

Job description

Alliance Group Limited in Nelson seeks a hands-on Further Processing Trainer to coach, assess and develop the next generation of skilled employees on boning and processing techniques. You will support SOP implementation, safety practices, and capability-building across the department.

You will work closely with Supervisors and production teams to drive quality, yield, and productivity improvements while delivering practical coaching and on-floor training.