Shift Lead

Energyline; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Real coffee

Reward/recognition programs

Flexible working during quieter Period

Discretionary allowances

Training, mentoring and a supported…

Job summary

Energyline is seeking a motivated Lead for the second shift (2pm-10.00pm) to join our Christchurch production team. The role suits an experienced production or team leader or an early career professional aiming to develop into leadership.

You will lead the second shift, coordinate workflow, mentor the team and help maintain DIFOT targets through hands-on problem solving. You will drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement, while building leadership capabilities within a diverse crew.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team is desirable but not essential.
• Open, honest and supportive people skills.

Responsibilities

• Creating a positive, productive and safe working environment on our second shift.
• Driving continuous improvement in production, safety and quality.
• Providing leadership, direction, coaching and support to the team.
• Driving team performance, recognising contribution and managing performance issues.
• Resourcing and planning to ensure productivity and DIFOT targets are met.
• Coordinating workflow through production and stores, including effective shift handover.
• Getting stuck in and helping the team wherever necessary.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Mechanical aptitude

Production software

Tools

Production software

Job description

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Energyline Ltd is part of the Energylight Group, a New Zealand owned and operated commercial lighting company with staff based across Christchurch and Auckland who are all committed to excellence in our products and solutions. Our mission is to enhance wellbeing through the lit environment, which is why we are so dedicated to and passionate about working with our clients to bring innovative and bespoke commercial lighting solutions to life.

Our people come to work because they enjoy it and relish putting in the hard yards to complete projects which we are exceptionally proud of.

We are looking for a motivated Lead to join our second shift (2pm-10.00pm), at Energyline. This role will suit an experienced production or team leader, or early career professional who is ready to develop towards leadership.

You will become ingrained in the complete production cycle, taking a hands-on approach while working alongside our enthusiastic and diverse production team. As the second-shift lead, you will help coordinate workflow, support the team and build on our leadership capabilities. DIFOT is our top priority, and confident leadership, problem solving and collaboration are how we get there.

Responsibilities

• Creating a positive, productive and safe working environment on our second shift
• Driving continuous improvement in production, safety and quality
• Providing leadership, direction, coaching and support to the team
• Driving team performance, recognising contribution and managing performance issues
• Resourcing and planning to ensure productivity and DIFOT targets are met
• Coordinating workflow through production and stores, including effective shift handover
• Getting stuck in and helping the team wherever necessary

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, or demonstrate the potential to develop them.

• Experience leading a successful team is desirable, but not essential.
• An open, honest and supportive approach to working with people.
• Confidence in providing feedback, managing performance and resolving conflict.
• An ability to take the initiative, problem solve and make decisions under pressure.
• A commitment to safety, continuous improvement and innovation.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and a practical, technically minded approach.
• Confidence using production-related software, or a willingness to learn.

What’s in it for you?

We take our work environment and the wellness of our staff quite seriously. We look after each other and value a diverse, successful team.

Our people come to work because they enjoy it and enjoy putting in the hard yards to complete projects which we are very proud of. In return we offer:

• Real coffee
• Health Insurance
• Reward/recognition programs
• Flexible working during quieter periods
• Discretionary allowances
• Training, mentoring and a supported pathway into future shift lead/team leader responsibilities