Reporting to the Food and Sports Production Manager, in this role, you will lead, inspire, and motivate a team of over 30 staff members, assisted by two team leaders, to meet and exceed performance targets.Key Responsibilities:Lead, motivate, develop, and empower a sizable team to achieve professional and personal goals.Ensure adherence to current GMP best practices, maintaining up-to-date knowledge.Apply LEAN manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance performance.Drive improvement projects with a focus on continuous excellence and innovation.Manage processes with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Requirements:Previous experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, nutraceutical, or pharmaceutical industries.Tertiary qualification in food science, food technology, or management studies.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Natural passion for leading teams and driving performance.What we offer:Competitive salary with annual reviews$3000 sign up bonus - when you start working for usGrowth and development opportunitiesGreat discounts on our productsSubsidised onsite cafeA day off on your birthdayAccess to naturopathic advice from our in-house expertsA fun and supportive work environment and the list goes onAbout Vitaco:Vitaco is home to leading New Zealand and Australian supplements, health food, and sports nutrition brands, including Nutra-Life, Healtheries, Athena, and Musashi, which have been promoting healthier lives in over 30 countries worldwide for over 100 years. With a passion for health and wellness, Vitaco employs over 550 team members in New Zealand and Australia, dedicated to delivering the highest quality products through best-in-class manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service.Why is this the next great opportunity for you?At Vitaco, 'We Care, We Act, We Succeed' and we pride ourselves on our diverse culture. People enjoy working with us because of our values and our products.Vitaco is committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of our LEAN operations in manufacturing. Based on a mini business unit approach, every day our Leaders are talking with their teams about attainment of targets in areas of Quality, Speed, Cost, People, SH&E and Innovation. We pride ourselves on this fast-moving, high-performance culture.Join us and play a vital role in our business, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.Applications will be considered before the closing date. To learn more about this career opportunity or to apply online, please click Apply Online and you will be taken to our careers page.To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa!
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