Production Lead

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced

environment, enjoys solving problems and knows how to get the best out of a

team?

We’re looking for a motivated Production Lead to join our

team in Te Puke and help keep our packhouse operations running safely, smoothly

and efficiently all year round.

This is a key role in our packhouse, helping make sure our

people, machinery and daily production work well together. You’ll work closely

with the Packhouse Manager and Production Coordinators to keep things running

smoothly, solve problems and help our team do their best work.

What you’ll be doing

Your responsibilities will include

• Leading and supporting the production team to
• get the job done well.
• Helping plan daily work and making sure packing
• targets are met.
• Making sure fruit moves through the packhouse
• smoothly and efficiently.
• Helping the team get the best results from our
• grading machines and other equipment.
• Working with the maintenance team to fix
• problems quickly and reduce downtime.
• Training new operators and helping team members
• build their skills.
• Making sure work areas and machinery are kept
• clean, tidy and well cared for.
• Keeping the Packhouse Manager up to date with
• production, equipment issues and any concerns.
• Looking for ways to improve how we work and
• helping put good ideas into action.
• What will you bring?
• We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people,
• takes responsibility and is happy to roll up their sleeves when needed.

Ideally, you’ll have

• Experience in production, manufacturing,
• packing or a similar operational environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills,
• with the ability to coach and motivate others.
• A practical approach to troubleshooting and
• problem-solving.
• An understanding of machinery, production
• efficiency and minimising downtime.
• A commitment to quality, safety and continuous
• improvement.
• The ability to stay calm and think clearly when
• things get busy.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness
• to get stuck in.

Experience in a kiwifruit packhouse or working with grading

machines and automated equipment would be an advantage, but having the right

attitude and leadership skills is just as important.

Why join DMS?

At DMS, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration,

initiative and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to make a

genuine impact on production performance, develop your leadership skills and

contribute to outcomes that matter to our growers.

With a permanent, year-round position, you’ll be part of

the operation across the main kiwifruit season, repack and beyond.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive pay

Southern Cross Health Insurance

DMS Day and other company benefits

The opportunity to develop your skills and grow with an expanding business

*Ready to take the next step? Apply now to join

the DMS team in Te Puke!*