Production Technician & Lead

Position : Production Technician and Lead

Location : 240 Jellicoe St. Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Required Minimum Hours : 40 hours / week

Salary range : NZ$50,000- 58,000 per annum

No. of vacancies : 11

JOB PURPOSE :

The Production Technician and Lead is responsible for overseeing and executing production processes to ensure the efficient and high-quality manufacturing of pet food products. This involves maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating state-of-the-art machines and equipment in the Extrusion, Packing, Meats, Treats & RDF, and Raw Material Handling / Batching lines. Additionally, the Production Technician and Lead supervises a team of production technicians and operators, ensures adherence to safety and quality standards, and drives process improvements.

Job Responsibilities :

Production Operations

• Oversee and execute production processes to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Monitor production output and adjust workflows as needed to optimize efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular quality control checks to maintain product quality.
• Coordinate with production team members to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.

Equipment Maintenance and Operation

Team Leadership and Development

Quality Control and Assurance

Health and Safety Compliance

Process Improvement

Professional Development

Ad hoc

Job Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in food science, engineering or a related field is preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in food manufacturing, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.

Experience in pet food production is advantageous.

Strong experience with extrusion technology.

Possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate effectively with all members of the team from various backgrounds.

Excellent organizational skills and profound ability to schedule multiple activities and resources for efficient and effective utilization.

Strong ability to motivate, lead and give directions to team members.

Required Training & Certifications :

Equipment-specific training, Basic Manufacturing certification preferred but not required.

Forklift License, First Aid Certification, Food Safety Certification (e.g., HACCP) preferred but not required. #J-18808-Ljbffr