Team Leader – Primary Butchery (Day Shift)
Silver Fern Farms Limited
Job description
About the role
We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our Primary Butchery Department. The role works day shift (6:30 am‑3:00 pm) and leads a team of three team leaders overseeing about 90 production staff, with support from a Department Team Leader.
Key responsibilities
- Provide inspirational leadership to ensure high standards of safety, quality and productivity.
- Communicate expectations and how team output contributes to departmental production targets.
- Manage day‑to‑day operations of the primary butchery, ensuring targets are met.
- Support and develop team members, fostering a culture of respect, accountability and teamwork.
Required profile
- Passionate about delivering high standards and continuous improvement.
- Proven experience leading people in a fast‑paced production environment.
- Strong coordination, organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
- Positive mindset, teamwork orientation and adaptability.
Required skills
- Leadership and people management.
- Production planning and coordination.
- Health and safety compliance.
What we offer
- Discounted staff meat sales.
- Paid sick leave from day one.
- Subsidised health insurance.
- Employee assistance services (career, financial, counselling).
- Free on‑site parking and uniform provided.
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