Team Leader / Technician / Supervisor (Afternoon Shift)

JobSpace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern manufacturing technology

Long-term career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Timpack is seeking a Team Leader / Technician / Supervisor (Afternoon Shift) to lead our afternoon Processing department on the factory floor. You will supervise 14–16 production staff, manage daily priorities, and drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

You should bring hands-on manufacturing experience and the ability to lead by example, coaching your team and collaborating with engineers to minimise downtime and improve productivity.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing experience and ability to work with factory machinery.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills to develop a 14–16 person team.
• Proven problem-solving skills in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 14-16 production staff.
• Manage staffing, workflow and daily production priorities.
• Coach and develop team members while fostering a positive culture.
• Make practical decisions to keep production running safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with engineers and external parties to troubleshoot issues and minimise downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality and productivity.

Skills

Team leadership

Machinery experience

Production planning

Problem solving

Clear communication

Job description

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Team Leader / Technician / Supervisor (Afternoon Shift)

Team Leader / Technician / Supervisor (Afternoon Shift)

Do you get on well with others, have solid machinery / process skills and enjoy solving problems on the factory floor? At Timpack, we're looking for someone who enjoys getting the best out of people as well as machines.

Leading our afternoon Processing department, this is a great opportunity for a current team leader & supervisor, or for a fitter, technician, senior operator or experienced leading hand who's ready to step into a leadership role.

Job Description

This isn't a role where you'll spend your day behind a desk. You'll be out on the production floor, supporting your team and helping keep our plant operating at its best.

You'll:

• Lead and develop a team of 14-16 production staff.
• Manage staffing, workflow and daily production priorities.
• Coach and develop team members while creating a positive team culture.
• Make practical decisions to keep production running safely and efficiently.
• Work with the engineer and external parties to troubleshoot production issues and minimise downtime
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality and productivity.

Qualifications

We're far more interested in your technical capability than years of supervision experience.

You might currently be working as a:

• Maintenance Engineer
• Mechanical Fitter
• Production Engineer
• Senior Machine Operator
• Leading Hand

and be ready to take the next step into leadership.

You'll ideally bring:

• Hands-on manufacturing experience, with confidence working around machinery and identifying and resolving equipment issues.
• The confidence to make practical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A practical, hands-on approach to solving day-to-day challenges.
• The ability to lead by example and build positive working relationships with your team.
• Clear communication skills and a willingness to support and develop others.

Additional Information

At Timpack we're investing in automation and improving the way we work. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your leadership skills.

We offer:

• Opportunities to work with modern manufacturing technology.
• Long-term career progression within a growing business.
• A supportive team where practical ideas and initiative are valued.

If you're someone who enjoys fixing problems, improving processes and helping others succeed, we'd love to hear from you.