Cold Store Supervisor

Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Production, Planning & Scheduling (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

AFFCO supplies the world with New Zealand’s finest premium beef and lamb products. We serve over 80 markets globally, supported by an operation which includes twelve processing plants throughout New Zealand. Our Rangiuru Plant is currently seeking an Electrical Apprentice to join the team.

Come and join us and receive some amazing benefits ranging from discounted meat products from our employee store, through to discounted services and shopping such as eye tests, dentist visits, and much much more through our amazing employee perks program.

Job Description

AFFCO Wairoa is seeking an enthusiastic, talented and suitably experienced cold store supervisor to oversee the Freezer department and provide relief to the loadout Supervisor as and when required. The Cold store supervisor coordinates and leads a team of freezer hands in the Freezer Department and is responsible for ensuring effective load in management including receival, coordination and documentation of meat products to the coldstores and providing support for inventory control and documentation at our Wairoa Plant.

This challenging role is also responsible to ensure all goods are handled and dispatched to specification, optimizing capacity and quality, liaising with multiple teams and departments whilst championing Health & Safety on site.

We are looking for someone who is positive with a 'can-do or I'll find a way' attitude that is capable of working under pressure.

Qualifications

While not essential, candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:

Proven experience in a similar role in New Zealand

Outstanding operational management and leadership skills

Training, developing and mentoring staff.

Continuously improving standards and profitability.

Recording and processing documentation/departmental administration in an accurate and timely manner.

Management/supervision of all staff within the department.

Exposure to Quality Systems, Risk Management, and Regulatory requirements.

Willingness to drive Health & Safety amongst all peers and staff.

Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage, however it is not necessary.

Additional Information

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for and possess the motivation and drive to add value to the existing trades team, then please apply today! Along with affordability of living, Wairoa offers a relaxed lifestyle within a small, tight knit community for anyone looking to weigh up a move to the sunny east coast.

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