Team Leader - Secondary Butchery, Night Shift, Lamb

Silver Fern Farms

  • Balclutha, Otago
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
Job Category: Production Managers and SupervisorsJob Description:Te Tūranga / About the Role:We're looking for a hands-on Team Leader to guide and support our Secondary Butchery team on night shift. You'll be on the floor leading by example-making sure your team knows what's expected, working safely, and keeping operations running smoothly. This role is all about clear communication, motivating your team, and working closely with senior leaders to achieve great results.Te Mahi / Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and support your team to meet operational targets and service levels
  • Communicate daily plans clearly and ensure everyone understands their role
  • Keep a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficient workflow
  • Monitor team progress and work with senior leaders to make improvements
  • Support training and development so your team can grow their skills
  • Encourage positive teamwork and a supportive work environment
Ōu Pūkenga / About You:You're a motivated and approachable leader who enjoys working alongside your team. You can keep things moving, solve problems as they come up, and create a positive, safe, and efficient work environment.You will have:
  • Experience leading or supervising a small team in red meat processing or a similar environment
  • Good communication skills and a people-first approach
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • A commitment to health & safety and quality standards
  • A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting
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 heavily discounted staff meat sales through our on site Butcher's Block, paid sick leave from the date of employment (no waiting for the 6 month anniversary required),and confidential employee assistance with career planning, financial advice and counselling. There's the added bonus of free on-site parking and a SFF branded clothing allowance also.Tono Mai /To Apply:Click on 'Apply' below to submit your application. We assess applications as they are received so don't delay.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.

Silver Fern Farms