Packhouse Production Coordinator (Sizer) – Fast-Paced Ops Lead

DMS Progrowers Ltd; Te Puna; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

DMS Progrowers Ltd in Te Puna, Bay of Plenty, is seeking an experienced Production Coordinator (Sizer Operator) to join our busy packhouse team. You’ll coordinate daily production activities, manage staff on the line, and ensure packing meets safety, quality and efficiency targets.

Reporting to the Packhouse Manager, you’ll work across kiwifruit, repack and avocado seasons, lead the team, monitor throughput and costs, and drive LEAN initiatives to reduce waste while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising or leading staff.
• Experience in production, packhouse or operational environment.
• Ability to coordinate people, resources and priorities.
• Strong planning, prioritising and time management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.
• Commitment to Health & Safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day packing operations in line with production and pack plans.
• Organise grower lines and packing requirements to meet pack types and specs.
• Operate and coordinate grader and sizing systems with other coordinators.
• Monitor performance, throughput, packout, and costs, addressing issues quickly.
• Coordinate staff on shift and ensure the right people in the right roles.
• Provide direction and support to Supervisors and teams.
• Ensure reports and records are completed accurately and on time.
• Work with Site Management, Coolstore and Quality to keep production moving.

Skills

Staff supervision

Production planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Job description

DMS Progrowers Ltd in Te Puna, Bay of Plenty, is seeking an experienced Production Coordinator (Sizer Operator) to join our busy packhouse team. You’ll coordinate daily production activities, manage staff on the line, and ensure packing meets safety, quality and efficiency targets.

Reporting to the Packhouse Manager, you’ll work across kiwifruit, repack and avocado seasons, lead the team, monitor throughput and costs, and drive LEAN initiatives to reduce waste while maintaining high standards.