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About Us George Weston Foods (GWF) is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest food manufacturers, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites.
We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc, a global leader in food production.
At GWF Baking Division NZ, we make some of New Zealand's favourite and most innovative products.
We are renowned in New Zealand for our iconic brands which include Tip Top Bread, Ploughman's, Burgen, Golden, Big Ben Pies and Dad's Pies.
As a diverse business with a proud heritage, we offer a broad range of career opportunities, where we challenge and support our people to 'Be Yourself – at your best.
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About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Supervisor, working Sundays to Tuesdays from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, and Wednesdays from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.
This role leads three production teams and works alongside other Production Supervisors to provide 24/7 coverage at the Otahuhu Bakery.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): Maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with company policies, and leading safety initiatives within their team.Operational Processes: Overseeing production processes, managing production planning in SAP, and ensuring efficient stock rotation.Food Safety and Product Quality: Ensuring products meet quality specifications, adhering to food safety programmes, and maintaining housekeeping routines.People Leadership: Building and leading a strong team, conducting training, managing staff performance, and ensuring effective communication.Continuous Improvement (CI): Leading CI initiatives, contributing to 5S rollouts, and driving production efficiency improvements.Reports to: Production Manager
To be successful in the role, you must have: Strong leadership skills with at least five years' experience in leading and managing others in a manufacturing environment (ideally FMCG).Baking/food technology or related qualifications.Proficiency in using SAP for production planning.Knowledge of OH&S, GMP, HACCP, and continuous improvement principles.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Intermediate to advanced computer skills.Strong communication, numeracy, literacy and interpersonal skills.Ability to problem solve, be solutions focused and make the right decision in a pressurized environment.Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen (previous experience desirable).Why Join Us? At George Weston Foods, our values guide our actions and decisions every day.
We are committed to:
Caring for Our People: Prioritizing the health, safety, and wellbeing of our team, and cultivating inclusive and diverse workplaces where everyone is respected, supported, and empowered to fulfill their potential.Creating and Sustaining Value: Delivering high-quality, nutritious, and affordable products for our customers and consumers, and forging strong relationships with our supply chain.Being a Good Neighbour and Corporate Citizen: Acting with integrity, reducing our environmental impact, and supporting the communities where we operate.We are passionate and enthusiastic about our people and our business.
We seek to ensure every person grows during their time at GWF and is proud to work here.
Competitive Short-Term IncentiveDaily allowance of our products available to take homeEmployee Reward and Recognition Programme – Golden MomentsOngoing support and training opportunities for personal and professional developmentParental Leave, Volunteer days, and Study assistance, and much more!If you are passionate about food production and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
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George Weston Foods is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please reach out to ******. Please note: Applicants for this position will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests, including Drug & Alcohol testing, pre-employment medical, and criminal conviction check.
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