Summary: Seeking a proactive Packhouse Supervisor to optimize efficiency, train staff, ensure quality, and uphold health and safety in a blueberry packing facility. Highlights: 1. Opportunity for ongoing training and development 2. Drive continuous improvement and problem-solving 3. Varied activities including productivity, staff training, and compliance We are seeking a Packhouse Supervisor for our Ohaupo blueberry Post Harvest packing and processing facility. The facility processes fresh and frozen berries for the local and export markets. The role involves assisting and supporting the Post Harvest Operations Manager to optimise the overall efficiency of the workplace. The role offers a variety of activities including maximising productivity, staff training, compliance, health and safety, quality and general plant maintenance. Blueberry Country offers ongoing training and development opportunities for the right person. This role would suit someone with a drive for continuous improvement and an eye for problem solving. There is a season nature to the role so flexibility is key. Key responsibilities: Training and supervision of permanent and seasonal staff. Ensuring the efficient operation of packing lines to meet volume targets; Developing a positive working culture and constructive relationships with key stakeholders Uphold quality standards and customer requirements Basic maintenance of equipment Be responsible for all aspects of health and safety including staff orientation, hazard identification and incident reporting Assist in Continuous Improvement projects and initiatives Ensure timesheets are prepared and signed off prior to required deadlines About you: Experienced in a horticultural packhouse, food manufacturing or related environment Proactive, energetic and driven with a can-do attitude Good verbal, written communication and numerical skills Reporting, administration and IT capability Confident working alone or running a small team Well organised, good problem-solving skills, calm under pressure Flexible - due to the nature of the industry you must be available to work extended hours, shifts and weekends when required Prepared to work to meet production deadlines Meets requirements to be drug and alcohol free at work Full, current New Zealand driver’s license Forklift license preferred but not essential Understanding and commitment to Health & Safety best practice Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand is required for all applicants, we are not able to sponsor visa applications. We look forward to hearing from you.
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
