Team Leader, Takapau, Internal Products, Night Shift, Lamb at Silver Fern Farms External Careers Site - 2022

Takapau, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Accountability, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Coordination, Organisation, Communication, Product Knowledge, Adaptability, Problem Solving

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Te Tūranga /About the Role: As a Team Leader in Internal Products, you will have responsibility and accountability for the department and its outcomes. You will play a critical part in ensuring team members know and understand what’s expected and how the team’s production output contributes to the overall departmental production targets. This department deals primarily in lamb but will also do mutton and bobby calves. You will provide inspirational leadership to your team, compromised of 32 direct reports, which enables the highest of standards to be set and builds a team culture which embraces and values respect, safety, accountability, and teamwork. This role is nightshift, with hours between 2.30pm and 12.30am, of 45 hours per week. Ōu Pūkenga /About You: * Are passionate about delivering to high standards and being the best * Enjoy and are experienced at leading people successfully and helping them grow * Enjoy teamwork and tackle challenges with a positive mindset * Are committed to never staying the same (continuous improvement) Your previous experience as a leader within the food manufacturing industry is paramount. You are also skilled in coordination and organisation and pride yourself on your communication skills, both written and verbal. Ideally you have sound product knowledge, enabling you to educate your staff. You would also describe yourself as tech savvy. This department is fast paced in nature so adaptability and problem solving are important attributes to have. Te Ahurea /Why work at Silver Fern Farms? Silver Fern Farms are all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means, how we can create it and the impact it can have. That Goodness is created through the work of our People, the skill & expertise of our Farmers and our customers around the globe. ‘Goodness’ is also about being good to people and communities, animal welfare, and showing care and respect for the environment. For you, we offer discounted staff meat sales, paid sick leave from the date of employment (no waiting for the 6-month anniversary required), subsidised health insurance, and confidential employee assistance with career planning, financial advice and counselling. There’s the bonus of free on-site parking and uniform provided. Tono Mai /To Apply: If you are passionate excited at the prospect of joining one of New Zealand’s largest red meat exporters, apply today. We assess applications as they are received so don’t delay. Click on ‘Apply’ below to submit your application. Applications close March 16 2026. Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us.

Responsibilities

As a Team Leader, you will be responsible and accountable for the department's outcomes, ensuring team members understand expectations and how production output meets departmental targets. You will provide inspirational leadership to 32 direct reports, setting high standards and fostering a culture of respect, safety, accountability, and teamwork.