Team Leader / Technician / Supervisor (Afternoon Shift)

HR Connect Limited; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Timpack is seeking an hands-on Team Leader / Technician / Supervisor (Afternoon Shift) to help run our Processing department on the factory floor. This full-time role focuses on leadership, problem solving and delivering reliable production output.

You’ll lead a team of 14–16 production staff, manage staffing and daily priorities, coach team members and drive improvements in safety, quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing experience and ability to work around machinery (≤140 chars).
• Clear communication skills and willingness to coach and develop others.
• Ability to lead by example and build positive relationships with the team.
• Practical, hands-on approach to solving day-to-day challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 14-16 production staff.
• Manage staffing, workflow and daily production priorities.
• Coach and develop team members to create 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Communication

Job description

Team Leader / Technician / Supervisor (Afternoon Shift)

• Full-time

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.

What you'll be doing

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.

About You

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.

Why Timpack?

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.