Night-Shift GMP Manufacturing & Packing Team Lead

Vitaco Group; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite cafeteria

Free parking

Staff discounts on Vitaco products

Job summary

Vitaco Group is seeking a capable Night Shift Team Leader to run GMP Manufacturing and GMP Packing operations in Whangarei. You will oversee machine operators, coordinate resources, maintain safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement across shifts.

The role emphasizes leadership, SH&E responsibility, cost control, and collaboration with multiple teams. Onsite work with a strong focus on safety, productivity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FMCG.
• Proven experience in manufacturing and packing leadership (3-5 years preferred).
• Occupational health & Safety experience in a production environment.
• Intermediate PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Certificate-level trade or industry qualifications preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with a continuous improvement focus.
• Financial acumen and ability to manage costs and resources effectively.
• Workflow planning and time management experience.
• People leadership capabilities - mentoring, coaching and team building.
• Experience with ERP systems, Navision or 3WS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Health, Safety & Environment (SH&E) initiatives, ensuring compliance and promoting a Safer Place Because of Me culture.
• Deliver the production plan efficiently while maintaining high product quality and hygiene standards.
• Coach and develop team members, supporting performance, growth and accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in processes and practices.
• Collaborate with Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering and People & Culture teams to ensure timely resource coordination.
• Maintain compliance with audit and collective agreement requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

FMCG experience

Manufacturing leadership

OSH experience

MS Office

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Navision (Dynamics NAV)

3WS

Excel

Job description

Vitaco Group is seeking a capable Night Shift Team Leader to run GMP Manufacturing and GMP Packing operations in Whangarei. You will oversee machine operators, coordinate resources, maintain safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement across shifts.

The role emphasizes leadership, SH&E responsibility, cost control, and collaboration with multiple teams. Onsite work with a strong focus on safety, productivity, and inclusion.