Position: Assistant Quality Manager
Company: Seeka
Employment Type: Full time
Focused on orchard-to-market excellence, Seeka is an integrated horticultural and produce company that grows, processes, distributes and markets high-quality produce to world markets.
At Seeka, we are nothing without the talents of our people. Authentic, skilled, curious, and earning respect through our actions. Our inspirational people are passionate, ambitious, and demonstrate a passion for excellence and self-leadership.
We are seeking a talented Assistant Quality Manager to support the Regional Quality Manager in leading a team that maintains quality systems & inspections throughout Seeka Post Harvest facilities and associated satellite stores, assuring that all export standards are met and fruit loss and waste are minimized. This role involves both supporting the Regional Quality Manager and working on the floor with the quality team.
This role is an exciting and challenging opportunity which can require you to work weekends and occasionally night shifts during the peak of kiwifruit season.
Our ideal candidate will be a team player with strong verbal and interpersonal skills who has proven leadership experience and can think on their feet. They will be organized, detail-oriented, and resilient. Working well under pressure, you will ensure that export standards are met, and quality staff are well trained both in terms of policy and proficiency.
The successful applicant will have:
Full New Zealand Driver's Licence
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
Experience in analysing data, extracting useful information, and translating it into actionable objectives
Proven people management experience in best practice HR, managing people effectively to achieve business objectives
Previous experience using software and other computer-based technology either in Seeka specific programmes or using a similar software platform
Proven industry knowledge with 5+ years' experience working within kiwifruit, horticulture, or primary industry
Experience implementing company processes or policies
Previous experience with Zespri and/or MPI accreditation would be preferred but not essential
What we offer:
Competitive hourly rate
Great team environment
Life, Trauma, and Medical Insurances
Lieu Time Policy to balance out the long hours during peak season
If you think you tick all these boxes and can bring zest and the ability to make this role your own, apply now!
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