Line Shift Lead

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Join Our Team as a Line Shift Lead!
Are you ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career? We’re seeking a dynamic and driven Line Shift Lead with a technical background to lead a high-performing production team in Auckland’s fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is a permanent full-time role operating on a stable 2‑2‑3 day or night‑shift roster. You’ll lead 12.25-hour shifts from 5:45 PM to 6:00 AM or 5:45AM to 6PM, working at least 42.88 hours per week.
As a Line Shift Lead, you’ll play a key role in daily operations and champion Integrated Work System (IWS) initiatives. Reporting directly to the Line Lead, you’ll get hands-on experience and the chance to make a real impact.
Experience with automated manufacturing equipment
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in data analysis and process optimization
Understanding of IWS or Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles
Familiarity with safety and quality control systems
Ability to coach and develop team members in technical processes

Collaborate effectively with technicians and equipment owners to ensure optimal equipment performance.
Lead and coordinate the shift team, ensuring smooth shift handovers and clear communication.
Oversee and manage all aspects of production during your shift to achieve operational targets.
Cultivate a team environment that encourages personal and professional growth among members.

Are you a results-driven leader who motivates teams and drives excellence? Your proactive, confident approach and people management skills set you apart. You excel at building high-performing teams and optimizing processes for exceptional outcomes. With unwavering dedication to continuous improvement, safety, and quality, you foster growth and innovation every day

To be successful, you will also have

Proven commitment to safety, including implementing and supporting safety programs.
Experience in ensuring quality standards and managing incident reporting.
Strong focus on continuous improvement and loss elimination.
Ability to maintain equipment-based conditions and enforce 5S standards.
Effective collaboration across functions and coordination of team activities.
Preferably 3 years’ supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably dairy or food.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies is a plus.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferable technical background including electrical and mechanical in manufacturing.

Guide and coordinate the team to deliver high-quality, efficient production outcomes.
Uphold and advance the mission: “To bring health through nutrition to as many as possible.”

focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the accreditation winner for ANZ for the last 5 years in a row – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work.
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Personalised opportunities to set you up for success
Medical insurance paid for by the company for you and discounts for your whānau
Flu vaccination, free annual medical checks, and free onsite car parking
26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service
Performance-related incentives and annual reviews
Annual Bonus Scheme, Fresh fruit every day.
4% Kiwisaver contribution and so much more!

WHAT’S NEXT? Apply - Tono mai
If this opportunity resonates with you and you’re eager toshape and definethis role, then go ahead andseize the moment. Click on the button and share your resume with us before 13 May 2026.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
We proudly affirm that we are an Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability at our company.
Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.

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Do not share personal or financial information if contacted otherwise