Shift Team Leader

Danone; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-performing team culture

Diverse and inclusive environment

Personalised learning opportunities

Total Reward package

Medical insurance

Job summary

Danone ANZ is seeking a Line Shift Lead in Auckland to head a 12.25-hour shift roster, leading a production team in a fast-paced dairy/food manufacturing environment. This permanent role reports to the Line Lead and drives daily operations, IWS initiatives, and continuous improvement.

You will coach team members, coordinate handovers, and ensure equipment performance while maintaining safety and quality standards, with opportunities to impact overall production outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated production equipment and control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in data analysis and process optimization to drive improvements.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma principles, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in safety and quality-control systems, incident reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technicians and equipment owners to optimise equipment performance.
• Lead and coordinate the shift team, ensuring smooth handovers and clear communication.
• Oversee production activities during the shift to meet targets and quality standards.
• Foster a high-performing team culture with focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Automated equipment

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Safety & Quality

People management

Tools

5S standards

Job description

About The Job

Join Our Team as a Line Shift Lead!

Are you ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career? We’re seeking a dynamic and driven Line Shift Lead with a technical background to lead a high-performing production team in Auckland’s fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is a permanent full-time role operating on a stable 2‑2‑3 day or night‑shift roster. You’ll lead 12.25-hour shifts from 5:45 PM to 6:00 AM or 5:45AM to 6PM, working at least 42.88 hours per week.

As a Line Shift Lead, you’ll play a key role in daily operations and champion Integrated Work System (IWS) initiatives. Reporting directly to the Line Lead, you’ll get hands‑on experience and the chance to make a real impact.

• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities
• Proficiency in data analysis and process optimization
• Understanding of IWS or Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles
• Familiarity with safety and quality control systems
• Ability to coach and develop team members in technical processes

You Will:

• Collaborate effectively with technicians and equipment owners to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Lead and coordinate the shift team, ensuring smooth shift handovers and clear communication.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of production during your shift to achieve operational targets.
• Cultivate a team environment that encourages personal and professional growth among members.

About You

Are you a results‑driven leader who motivates teams and drives excellence? Your proactive, confident approach and people management skills set you apart. You excel at building high‑performing teams and optimizing processes for exceptional outcomes. With unwavering dedication to continuous improvement, safety, and quality, you foster growth and innovation every day

To be successful, you will also have:

• Proven commitment to safety, including implementing and supporting safety programs.
• Experience in ensuring quality standards and managing incident reporting.
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and loss elimination.
• Ability to maintain equipment‑based conditions and enforce 5S standards.
• Effective collaboration across functions and coordination of team activities.
• Preferably 3 years’ supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably dairy or food.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferable technical background including electrical and mechanical in manufacturing.

• Guide and coordinate the team to deliver high-quality, efficient production outcomes.
• Uphold and advance the mission: “To bring health through nutrition to as many as possible.”

About Us

Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ for the last 5 years in a row – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work.

Visit our website, WE ARE DANONE, to know more about us.

WE OFFER - Tatau

• A high‑performing, collaborative team culture
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success
• Competitive Total Reward package including
• • Medical insurance paid for by the company for you and discounts for your whānau
  • Free life insurance
  • Flu vaccination, free annual medical checks, and free onsite car parking
  • 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
  • Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service
  • Performance‑related incentives and annual reviews
  • Discount on our products
  • Gym and cafe discounts.
  • Annual Bonus Scheme, Fresh fruit every day.
  • 4% Kiwisaver contribution and so much more!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

We proudly affirm that we are anEqual Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability at our company.