Batching Team Leader (Manufacturing)

About the role

We are looking for a Batching Team Leader to join our manufacturing site in Wiri, Auckland. Reporting to the Beverage Leader, you will lead a group of production operators, ensuring safety, quality, cost and service targets are met while driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of operators through training and performance management.
• Plan labour resources and manage team capability to meet production schedules.
• Drive safety, quality and compliance standards across the batching environment.
• Monitor production performance, implement corrective actions and report operational metrics.
• Oversee payroll approvals, workforce planning and operational reporting.
• Support continuous‑improvement and waste‑reduction initiatives.
• Conduct problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis to enhance line performance.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Planning and Logistics teams.
• Assist with projects, trials and new product introductions.
• Embed Standard Manufacturing Work (SMW) and operational‑excellence practices.

Required profile

• People‑focused manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, production or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, quality and operational best practices.
• Experience with PLC‑controlled manufacturing systems.
• Understanding of continuous‑improvement methodologies and problem‑solving tools.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends and implement improvements.

Required skills

• PLC‑controlled manufacturing systems
• Data analysis