Team Leader

Silver Fern Farms Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted staff meat sales

Paid sick leave from day one

Subsidised health insurance

Employee assistance program

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Training & career progression

Job summary

Silver Fern Farms Limited in Canterbury seeks a Team Leader to guide a production team, delivering safe, efficient daily operations aligned with high quality standards. You will coach staff, set expectations, and support their development to drive site performance.

You will collaborate with operational leaders and support functions to meet production targets, quality requirements and customer commitments while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production targets, yields, and quality standards.
• Ability to coach, motivate and develop team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to health and safety, quality and compliance.
• Experience using production systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production team to meet daily operational requirements safely and efficiently.
• Coach and support team members to understand expectations and quality standards.
• Collaborate with operational leaders and support functions to achieve targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Health & safety

Continuous improvement

Team development

Attention to detail

Production systems

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent operational experience

Tools

Production systems

Job description

As a Team Leader, you'll be responsible for leading a production team and ensuring daily operational requirements are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You'll play a critical role in helping team members understand production expectations, quality requirements, and how their contribution supports overall site performance.

This is a hands‑on leadership position where you'll provide coaching, direction, and support to your team while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with operational leaders, support functions, and specialist teams to ensure production targets, compliance standards, and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

Shift Pattern:

We're looking for a motivated leader with strong communication skills and a passion for developing people, along with:

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing, processing, or operational environment.
• The ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members to achieve their full potential.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• A commitment to health and safety, quality, and compliance excellence.
• The ability to communicate clearly and build positive working relationships across teams.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• A relevant qualification or equivalent operational experience would be advantageous.
• Experience managing production targets, yields, quality standards, and team performance.
• Confidence using production systems and technology in an operational environment.

Te Ahurea / Why Work at Silver Fern Farms?

At Silver Fern Farms, we're committed to Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. That's not just about what we produce, it's about how we support our people, communities, and environment.

• Discounted staff meat sales
• Paid sick leave from day one
• Subsidised health insurance
• Confidential employee assistance for career, financial, and personal wellbeing
• Free on‑site parking
• Uniform provided
• Ongoing training, leadership development, and career progression opportunities

If you're a people-focused leader who thrives on developing teams, driving performance, and creating positive outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Silver Fern Farms welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all.