Processing Supervisor

DLF - BV; Hinds; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Health Insurance Subsidy

Full training

Tools and uniform provided

Great workplace environment

Job summary

PGG Wrightson Seeds (PGWS) in Ashburton, NZ, part of the DLF Group, seeks a Processing Supervisor to lead our seed processing and dressing facility. This hands-on leadership role oversees day-to-day operations, drives safety, quality and continuous improvement, and coaches a high‑performing team.

You will manage seed cleaning, coating lines and production targets, troubleshoot equipment, maintain records, and support training. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to support, coach and develop a team.
• Seed processing or seed dressing experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of machinery and/or farming is advantageous but not essential.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate and maintain machinery.
• Experience in training and coaching is desirable.
• Forklift Certificate is essential (Training can be provided)
• Great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee seed cleaning, processing and coating production lines, including the Petkus Seed Cleaning Line, driving operational excellence via maintenance and improvements.
• Supervise staff in coating plant operations, ensuring procedures and recipes are followed.
• Monitor outputs and review samples to meet quality standards.
• Support training and adoption of best practices within the team.
• Troubleshoot operational and machinery issues as they arise.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Leadership

People leadership

Seed processing

Machinery knowledge

Training & coaching

Forklift certificate

Attention to detail

Job description

Processing Supervisor

Job Family: Warehouse / Production

Business Unit: Oceania

Location: Ashburton, NZ, 7773

Tinwald, Ashburton

PGG Wrightson Seeds (PGWS) is part of the global DLF Group, supplying New Zealand and international markets with high-quality seed solutions. As one of New Zealand's leading processors of seed and grain products for the arable industry, PGWS provides products and services to arable growers, livestock producers, and food and feed manufacturers.

We are seeking a Processing Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of our seed processing and dressing facility. This is a key leadership role within our AgriPro operation, which plays an important part at the start of our supply chain and contributes directly to New Zealand's arable sector.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership and supervisory capability, a passion for supporting and training people, and a commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence. Experience in seed processing is advantageous but not essential - our priority is finding a capable leader who can lead people and operations effectively.

In this role, you will oversee and coordinate production activities, ensuring processing targets, quality standards, and operational requirements are achieved. You will troubleshoot equipment and processing issues, maintain accurate production records, and support continuous improvement initiatives. A key part of the role will be coaching and training team members to build capability and help foster a high-performing team culture.

As a Processing Supervisor You Will:

• Oversee our seed cleaning, processing and coating production lines, including our state-of-the-art Petkus Seed Cleaning Line, driving operational excellence through proactive maintenance and process improvements.
• Supervise and guide staff in the operation of the coating plant, ensuring all procedures and treatment recipes are followed consistently and efficiently.
• Monitor outputs, collect and review samples to meet strict quality standards.
• Support training and adoption of best practices to ensure success within the team.
• Troubleshoot operational and machinery issues.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills And Experience

• Proven supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to support, coach and develop a team.
• Seed processing or seed dressing experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of machinery and/or farming is advantageous but not essential.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate and maintain machinery.
• Experience in training and coaching is desirable.
• Forklift Certificate is essential (Training can be provided)
• Great attention to detail.

What's In It For You

• Competitive hourly rate with skills and performance recognition, high earning potential.
• Life Insurance, Income Protection and Health Insurance Subsidy.
• Full training, tools and uniform provided, everything you need to be successful in the job.
• Great workplace environment, your safety and well-being are important.
• Contribution valued, be part of a friendly team.
• Flat management structure - get to know everyone on the site.

So, if you're physically fit, reliable and positive, we're really keen to hear from you because we believe we can offer you a role and a team you'll really enjoy. We are interested in hearing from suitable candidates from across New Zealand, with relocation assistance potentially available for the right candidate where relocation to the Ashburton area is required.

Contact Duane Trotter, Site Manager, on [phone] for more information. A full position description can be requested by emailing: [e-mail].

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.

Applications close 5pm, 24 September 2026.