Production Supervisor - Lead Safety & Performance

Open Country Dairy Ltd; Waharoa; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package.

Career development opportunities.

Supportive team environment.

Opportunity to impact site performance

Job summary

Open Country Dairy Ltd is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our Waharoa production team. You will be responsible for the safe, efficient operation of the production plant and for developing your team to meet quality and food safety standards.

You will report to the Plant Manager and drive performance to achieve production targets while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing or food processing.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Committed to health and safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Able to motivate and develop teams to achieve operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the production team to achieve safety, quality and production targets.
• Ensure efficient day-to-day plant operations and compliance with food safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, productivity and waste reduction initiatives.
• Promote a positive safety culture and develop team capability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Health & safety

Job description

Open Country Dairy Ltd is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our Waharoa production team. You will be responsible for the safe, efficient operation of the production plant and for developing your team to meet quality and food safety standards.

You will report to the Plant Manager and drive performance to achieve production targets while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the site.