Line Manager – Day Shift/Afternoon Shift/Night Shift

Tip Top; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tip Top Ice Cream in Auckland is seeking three Line Managers for Day, Afternoon and Night shifts at our Mount Wellington site. You will oversee all operational functions to ensure products are manufactured to the highest standards, driving performance and a culture of excellence.

These are permanent, full-time roles requiring leadership, reliability and a strong focus on GMP, health and safety. Shift patterns and a hands-on, collaborative management approach are essential to succeed in this

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a FMCG manufacturing environment and/or a Bachelor's degree
• Strong technical and operational skills
• Proven leadership in continuous improvement and loss reduction
• Ability to remain composed under pressure and take accountability
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence, persuade, and lead by example
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude
• Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa

Responsibilities

• Preparing and evaluating your team's training
• Ensuring equipment is running at the highest standard
• Meeting all production requirements
• Drive cost reduction in your area
• Ensuring that you adapt an open forum when communicating with your team
• Ensuring everybody works to the highest health and safety standards

Skills

Leadership

Team management

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Line Manager - Day Shift/Afternoon Shift/Night Shift

Tip Top Ice Cream is one of New Zealand’s most loved and trusted brands. We’re passionate about quality, customer focus, and delivering excellence in everything we do. Our people are our greatest strength, and we foster a culture of ownership, teamwork, integrity, and recognition, while making sure we have fun along the way.

We have exciting opportunities for three motivated individuals to step into permanent, full-time leadership roles as Line Managers across our Day, Afternoon, and Night Shifts at our Mount Wellington, Auckland site.

You’ll oversee all operational functions to ensure our products are manufactured to the highest standards, driving performance and fostering a culture of excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This is a busy role so you’ll need to be reliable, quality-focused and have a positive attitude to succeed. As a dedicated and driven individual, you’ll have a strong work ethic and mechanical aptitude. These are Monday to Friday roles with fixed shifts:

Afternoon Shift: 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Night Shift: 9:30 pm - 6:00 am

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing and evaluating your team’s training

Ensuring equipment is running at the highest standard

Meeting all production requirements

Drive cost reduction in your area

Ensuring that you adapt an open forum when communicating with your team

Ensuring everybody works to the highest health and safety standards

What you’ll bring:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a FMCG manufacturing environment and/or a Bachelor's degree

Strong technical and operational skills

Proven leadership in continuous improvement and loss reduction

Ability to remain composed under pressure and take accountability

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to influence, persuade, and lead by example

Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude

Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa. Tip Top is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed. If you're a passionate about developing people, driving performance, and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.