Strategic Partnerships Manager — Community Impact Leader

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Foods Christchurch seeks a hands‑on Team Leader for Prepared Produce to drive daily operations, quality, and safety in a fast‑paced environment.

You will lead a team through the preparation, processing and packing of fresh fruit and vegetables, ensure food safety, and help deliver quality produce to customers on time. This permanent, full‑time role starts immediately with Sunday to Friday scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, processing and packing of fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Ensure food safety and quality standards are met at all times.
• Motivate and manage the team to achieve productivity targets and timely customer deliveries.

Job description

Team Leader – Prepared Produce

Are you passionate about leading people in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment? Do you enjoy working with fresh produce and motivating teams to deliver quality results every day?

Service Foods is looking for an experienced and proactive Team Leader – Prepared Produce to support the Operations Leader – Produce in the day‑to‑day running of our Christchurch branch.

This is an excellent opportunity for a natural leader who enjoys being hands‑on, driving team performance, and ensuring customers receive quality products on time.

About the Role

• Location: Cumnor Terrace, Woolston, Christchurch
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑Time
• Start Date: Immediate
• Working Days: Sunday to Friday
• Working Hours: Between 8:00am and 4:30pm (hours may vary based on operational requirements)

As part of our produce operations team, you'll help lead the preparation, processing, and packing of fresh fruit and vegetables while ensuring food safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently met