New Zealand Job Openings

The Griffin’s Food Company

Engineering Team Leader

FULL TIME

August 21, 2024

Published: 29/08/2024
Job Location: / New Zealand

We’re on the hunt for a qualified, motivated and collaborative engineer to join our team in the newly created role of Engineering Team Lead Morning Shift. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this permanent role is based at our iconic manufacturing plant located in Papakura, Auckland, where we operate 24/5, across 3 shifts – you’d be working our Morning Shift 10:05pm – 6:05am.

Here at Griffin’s Snacks we produce many iconic and much-loved kiwi brands, including Griffin’s, Eta, Nice’n’Natural and Huntley and Palmers, and we’re looking for someone who uses their initiative daily and who is keen to take their next career step into a leadership role.

In this hands-on and fast paced role, you’ll be leading the shift and coordinating all contractors, resources and services to ensure all targets are met and safety standards followed. Alongside our Maintenance Manager, this role is also responsible for supporting the implementation of the agreed maintenance strategy.

What you’ll be responsible for:

Leading a team of 5 on shift – distributing tasks and resources and providing hands on support where required (including supervision of contractors)
Ensuring the most cost-effective engineering processes are maintained, whilst meeting quality standards and production schedules
Attending, servicing and resolving breakdowns on site
Prioritising all work orders and liaising with relevant teams as required
Supporting the wider team to maintain, adjust and service machinery
Championing Health & Safety to drive GMP and ensure safe working practices are implemented
Collaborating with all internal stakeholders to ensure highly performing lines, with a key focus on costs
Identifying, developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives

What you’ll bring to the role?

Minimum of 5+ years of qualified engineering, ideally within manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred)
Trade Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Leadership experience preferred – you lead from the front and both grow & inspire your team daily!
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Accountability – you confidently make (and own!) your decisions and can be counted on to do what you say you will!
Eagerness to learn and grow your career with us
An innovative mindset– you’re not afraid to challenge the status quo & throw new ideas into the mix
Positivity and a solutions-focused approach– nothing is ever a problem!

What can you expect in return? A supportive working environment where you'll feel engaged and valued, career growth opportunities and a focus on health and wellness to make your workplace more enjoyable!
If you have the experience we are looking for and you wish to join a company where you can have pride and passion in what you do

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