Line Shift Lead - Day Shift
Manukau and East Auckland | Auckland | Manufacturing | Permanent / Full Time
- Lead and coordinate production activities across your shift
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of operators/equipment owners
- Ensure all safety, quality, and food safety standards are met
- Drive production performance and minimise downtime
- Lead shift handovers and reporting
- Coordinate maintenance, changeovers, and daily operations
DAY SHIFT LINE LEAD
We are seeking an experienced Day Shift Line Shift Lead to join a high-performing manufacturing team in South Auckland.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take ownership of shift operations, lead a team, and ensure production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
You’ll play a key role in driving performance, continuous improvement, and fostering a strong team culture on shift.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate production activities across your shift
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of operators/equipment owners
- Ensure all safety, quality, and food safety standards are met
- Drive production performance and minimise downtime
- Lead shift handovers and reporting
- Coordinate maintenance, changeovers, and daily operations
- Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, CI, Kaizen)
- Ensure strong communication across teams and departments
About You
- Proven experience in a manufacturing leadership/supervisory role (3+ years)
- Background in food or dairy manufacturing highly desirable
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Knowledge of health & safety and quality systems
- Experience with lean manufacturing / continuous improvement
- Confident communicator with strong problem-solving ability
- Flexible to work across shifts in a 24/7 production environment
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to lead within a well-established manufacturing environment
- Supportive team culture focused on safety and development
- Career growth and progression opportunities
- Competitive salary package depending on experience
About the Position
This is a hands-on leadership role, where you will act as both a working technician and equipment owner, taking full responsibility for the shift’s production output.
You will coordinate and organise your team to ensure the highest quality product is manufactured in the most efficient way, while contributing to a culture that fosters pride, accountability, and high performance.
If you’re a driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys leading from the front, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your leadership career.