Operations Supervisor (Fixed Term) at T&G Global

Alexandra, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude, Problem Solving, Packhouse Experience, Dispatch Experience, Forklift Operation, Organizational Skills, Logistics Coordination, Health and Safety Training, Team Leadership, Communication Skills, Positive Attitude, Training Skills

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

About us For over 125 years, T&G Fresh has nourished generations of Kiwis with fresh fruit and vegetables. We grow, pack, market, sell, distribute, import, and export fresh produce from our own orchards and farms, as well as from over 700 Kiwi growers. Hinton’s Orchard is based in Alexandra and spans 159 hectares, one of New Zealand’s largest stonefruit orchards. Hinton's is a fifth-generation family business renowned for producing premium cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, and peacharines for consumers in New Zealand and across Asia. About the opportunity Are you ready to step into a fast-paced, hands-on role that helps bring Central Otago’s premium fruit from orchard to export? We are looking for an Operations Supervisor to join us on a fixed term contract till the end of February to support and oversee the daily operations of our cherry and stone fruit packhouse facility for our peak season. This is a varied role that combines hands on operational problem solving and forklift operation. In this key role, you will: Support the day to day operations in our cherry packhouse machinery room Oversee inventory and manage storage of packed fruit, field bins, and packaging supplies Lead by example on all health and safety matters and train seasonal staff appropriately Support the Operations Manager in the mechanical and operational running of the cherry packing shed Support the General Manager to coordinate dispatch, ensuring correct labelling, load planning, and communication with freight provider Act as a competent forklift operator for packhouse movements including loading and unloading About you Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills Previous packhouse or dispatch experience is desired but not essential Proven experience in a fast-paced operational environment Forklift licence and experience Excellent organisational skills with the ability to coordinate logistics A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work with and train a diverse range of seasonal staff Apply now Join a passionate team and help keep T&G Hinton’s Orchard growing strong - apply today! Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand is required for all applicants, we are not able to sponsor visa applications for this position. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory drug test and security check. We want T&G to be a place where everyone is accepted, respected and celebrated for who they are – regardless of our similarities or differences. It’s essential that everyone can be themselves and thrive, and that together we create a diverse and vibrant workplace.

Responsibilities

The Operations Supervisor will support daily operations in the cherry packhouse, oversee inventory management, and ensure health and safety compliance. They will also assist in dispatch coordination and act as a forklift operator for packhouse movements.