Production Team Leader

Cottonsoft; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bacon and eggs morning tea

Job summary

Cottonsoft is seeking Production Team Leaders for our Auckland manufacturing facilities in Highbrook and Wiri. Full-time roles with responsibility for leading a team, maintaining safety, quality and production targets.

You will supervise staff, monitor processes, implement quality controls and coordinate daily schedules to ensure efficient operations. Strong leadership and communication are essential to drive continuous improvement across the facility.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and safety regulations.
• Ability to train and develop team members and optimise performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a production team to meet quality, safety and targets.
• Monitor processes and equipment for health, safety and compliance.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures to meet specs.
• Coordinate daily production schedules and allocate tasks.
• Identify and resolve operational issues to minimise downtime.
• Conduct regular team meetings and provide feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Production planning

Quality control

Health and safety

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean practices

Education

Relevant qualifications or supervisory training

Job description

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COTTONSOFT is seeking Production Team Leaders to join our manufacturing operations in both Highbrook and Wiri, Auckland. These are a full-time positions that play a crucial role in ensuring our production processes run smoothly and efficiently. As Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading, motivating and supporting a team of production staff to meet quality standards, safety requirements and production targets. This role is instrumental in maintaining operational excellence and driving continuous improvement across our manufacturing facility.

What you'll be doing

Leading and supervising a team of production staff, ensuring they are motivated, trained and performing to the highest standards

Monitoring production processes and equipment to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies

Implementing and maintaining quality control procedures to ensure products meet required specifications

Coordinating daily production schedules and allocating tasks to team members based on workload and expertise

Identifying and resolving operational issues quickly to minimise downtime and maintain production targets

Conducting regular team meetings to communicate objectives, provide feedback and address concerns

Training and mentoring production staff to develop their skills and prepare them for advancement opportunities

Maintaining accurate production records, reporting on performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement

Collaborating with other departments to support the smooth operation of the manufacturing facility

Promoting a safe working environment and ensuring all team members adhere to safety protocols

What we're looking for

Proven experience as a Production Team Leader, Supervisor or similar leadership role within a manufacturing or production environment

Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control standards and health and safety regulations relevant to manufacturing

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop team members effectively

Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with staff at all levels

Strong problem solving abilities and the capacity to make sound decisions under pressure

Proficiency in using production planning and scheduling systems

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is advantageous

A proactive approach to health and safety with a commitment to maintaining a safe workplace

Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing production demands

Relevant qualifications or certifications in production management, supervisory leadership or health and safety are desirable

What we offer

Cottonsoft is committed to providing our employees with a rewarding workplace. We offer opportunities for professional development and career progression within our growing manufacturing business and provide a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued and recognised. Our commitment to employee wellbeing includes access to health and safety training, a calendar of wellbeing events, and we encourage a positive workplace culture where teamwork and continuous improvement are celebrated. And did we mention the monthly bacon and eggs morning tea?

About us

Cottonsoft is a manufacturing company operating in South Auckland. We are committed to producing high-quality products whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency. Our team is dedicated to excellence, and we pride ourselves on creating a workplace where employees can develop their skills and contribute meaningfully to our success. We value innovation, teamwork and a commitment to continuous improvement, and we are seeking talented individuals who share these values.

We are only reviewing candidates who are based in New Zealand with permanent NZ work rights.