Lean Production Lead — 2IC to Production Manager

Lawson Williams; Tauranga; Sur place; NZD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lawson Williams is helping a New Zealand food manufacturer in Bay of Plenty recruit a hands-on Production Supervisor / Team Leader who will act as 2IC to the Production Manager, leading daily production, coaching teams and driving Lean initiatives on the factory floor.

You will develop people, manage planning and ERP data, ensure food safety and quality, and partner with engineering, planning and technology teams to improve performance and output.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong Lean knowledge including 5S and continuous improvement.
• Experience with ERP systems and production records.
• Good planning, organization and communication skills.
• Hands-on leader who develops people on the shop floor.

Responsabilités

• Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and production staff to build an engaged workforce.
• Support daily production planning and ensure labour, equipment and resources are aligned with production requirements.
• Manage Lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction and structured problem-solving.
• Maintain accurate production records, ERP data, stock control and traceability.
• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes, workflows and operating procedures.
• Support training programmes, maintain training records and ensure employees are competent in their roles.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, hygiene and health and safety requirements.
• Support production projects, equipment improvements and introduction of new processes.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Coaching and development

Lean manufacturing

5S

Problem solving

ERP systems

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

Lawson Williams is helping a New Zealand food manufacturer in Bay of Plenty recruit a hands-on Production Supervisor / Team Leader who will act as 2IC to the Production Manager, leading daily production, coaching teams and driving Lean initiatives on the factory floor.

You will develop people, manage planning and ERP data, ensure food safety and quality, and partner with engineering, planning and technology teams to improve performance and output.