Full Time Application Closes 30 Jun 2024 Hawkes Bay - Hastings First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers We're looking for a new Rock(it) star to be the "coordinator of apple packing operations" in our high tech packhouse on day shift. If you're looking for a leadership role with career pathway opportunities this could be the role for you. Rockit is growing and growing fast, this creates a lot of opportunities for you to get stuck in, shine and start charting your career. The Role This permanent role reports to the Shift Manager and is second in charge, acting up into the Shift Manager role as required. You will be responsible for coordinating staff and operations to drive apple throughput in the packhouse. Key responsibilities include: Manage the flow of apples to people and plant availability Leading the Technician team to ensure the Spectrum system and equipment operates efficiently and accurately. Identify packhouse efficiencies to optimise the flow of fruit at all times Problem-solving for processing issues that arise Production analysis and reporting Document best practice and provide training to enhance performance Our packing season starts mid-late February and goes through to the end of October – mid November. Day Shift hours are Monday-Saturday, 6am - 4pm during the season up to 65 hours per week and Monday-Friday offseason up to 40 hours per week. Skills You Need Team leadership experience Relevant production experience, in a packhouse, food manufacturing or related environment Sound knowledge of Compac Spectrum software, or similar (preferred). Experience working with strict product, process and packaging standards, regulations, and market access requirements. Experience training and supervising others Understanding of the commercial drivers of production performance Reporting, SOP writing and IT capability Benefits Competitive remuneration Rockit Monthly & Annual Awards Rockit Well Health Benefits Health Insurance Options Career Pathway opportunities About Rockit We're a New Zealand company taking the nutritious goodness of our unique miniature apples to the world. We're a company in growth mode, with big plans for the next few years, and you will be right at the heart of it. Rockit is an apple company with a difference and we're looking for uniquely awesome people to work, live, laugh and do all sorts of different with us. If this sounds like you, then choose different! Apply now with your CV and cover letter. You must be legally able to work in New Zealand and be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. We will be interviewing as the advert is running so if you're keen get in quick as we may withdraw the advert if the right candidate is found.
