Production Crew Leader - Seasoning

Accredited employerPart-timePosted 2 weeks ago

Job Description

Company Description

At Link Snacks, we embrace the wild side. Innovation, hard work, and bold ideas are in our DNA. What started as a family recipe has grown into a global snacking sensation — and we’re just getting started. We don’t simply make great‑tasting snacks; we create memorable experiences.

Due to exciting changes and increased production volumes, we’re growing our team. We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Production Crew Leader to join our Seasoning team on a part‑time, permanent basis, working Friday to Saturday from 6:00am to 4:30pm.

Role Purpose

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You’ll be responsible for coordinating the Seasoning team, keeping production moving safely and efficiently, and ensuring product, paperwork and food safety requirements are completed to the required standard.

Seasoning is a critical part of our production process. The work completed by this team directly affects the quality, traceability and performance of the departments that follow, so strong attention to detail and communication are essential. This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the Seasoning team during the shift

Organise people and workload to meet the production plan

Ensure correct meat, ingredients, batch information and cure lots are used

Complete and verify production and traceability documentation

Maintain allergen and food safety controls

Monitor productivity and address issues that could affect production

Communicate effectively with Decartoning, Slicing, Ovens and other production teams

Identify and escalate equipment, quality or production issues

Coach team members and reinforce safe working practices

Support a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement

What We're Looking for?

Strong reliability and commitment to work hours

Previous leadership experience in manufacturing, food production or a similar environment would be highly regarded.

Confident in directing a team, comfortable working in a physical production environment and able to make good decisions when priorities change.

Ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately

Basic English (written and verbal)

Teamwork skills and calm problem‑solving

Own transport and driver’s license

Ability to follow strict hygiene and food safety rules

What Link Snacks Offers?

Competitive hourly rate

Free on‑site parking

Supportive, inclusive team environment

Staff discounts on meat snack product

What's Next?

If you are interested in this role, click "APPLY NOW". Please upload your cover letter and CV then click submit. We will be in contact with you as soon as possible regarding whether we would like to move your application to the next stage.

Currently we are not accepting any overseas applications.

Link Snacks requires all applications to have eligibility to work in New Zealand. Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks which include a medical test and a criminal convictions check.

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