Operations Team Leader - FIL

We are looking for a practical and engaging Operations Team Leader to lead the day-to-day activities of our FIL manufacturing and warehouse teams in Mount Maunganui. Working a four-day, 10-hour shift roster, you will coordinate production, warehousing and dispatch activities while supporting safety, quality, delivery performance and continuous improvement.

About us:

GEA is one of the world’s largest suppliers of process technology for the food and beverage industry and a wide range of other sectors. Across more than 50 countries, approximately 18,000 employees contribute to GEA’s success by developing, manufacturing and supporting high-quality products and solutions for customers around the world.

In New Zealand, GEA Farm Technologies employs approximately 120 people across our Dairy Equipment business in Hamilton and our FIL Dairy Hygiene & Animal Health business in Mount Maunganui. Our Mount Maunganui site brings together manufacturing and warehouse operations to produce, store and dispatch dairy hygiene and animal health products that support dairy farmers in New Zealand and around the world. Quality, safety and continuous improvement are central to how our production teams work every day.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the day-to-day operations of our Farmers Industries manufacturing and warehouse teams. You will coordinate production, warehousing and dispatch activities to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments, while ensuring products are produced, stored and dispatched safely, efficiently and to our quality standards. You will oversee inventory accuracy and stock control, support GMP compliance and quality documentation, and help maintain strong domestic and export dispatch performance. You will also assist with basic equipment troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. As a visible frontline leader, you will support and develop the team, encourage continuous improvement and help foster an engaged, high-performing culture while ensuring our health, safety, environmental and quality requirements are consistently met. A full job description is available on request.

About you:

To succeed in this role, you will be a practical and engaging people leader with experience coordinating manufacturing and warehouse operations. You will also bring:

Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment

Strong planning, prioritisation and coordination skills across day-to-day operations

A strong commitment to health, safety, environmental and quality standards

The ability to coach, develop and engage team members while building a high-performance culture

A continuous improvement mindset with the confidence to identify and implement practical improvements

Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders

A hands-on, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail

Experience working with chemicals and handling dangerous goods

A current forklift licence with at least two years’ forklift operating experience

What we offer:

Competitive remuneration

Eligibility to participate in the global bonus scheme

Retail discounts through employer rewards

Medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Employee health and well-being initiatives

Birthday and Company Day off

* Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a multi-national company and more.

To be successful, you will have the right to work in New Zealand and be required to undergo necessary background checks including pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

At GEA, our values are Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Passion and Excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and cultures and encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a fantastic work environment, with great people and a culture that fosters collaboration and a can-do attitude. If you possess a willingness to learn and believe you have what it takes to join our team, then we want to hear from you.