Sanitarium Looking for Team Leader at Royal Oak, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

• Lead an already successful and growing team
• Great Culture and friendly environment
• On-site gym, life insurance and wellness checks

Sanitarium seeks a team leader who can engage and drive a constructive work environment through guidance, instruction, and direction to the team.

About Sanitarium

At Sanitarium Health Food Company, we are a passionate group of people who believe in the potential of every Kiwi to live well. The potential to be healthy – physically and mentally. The potential to be happy. And we believe this starts with simple, good nutrition because what you feed your body and your mind; changes the way you feel. That is why everything we do – from the foods we create to our role in the community and how we care for our staff – is guided by this philosophy.

About The Role

Based at our Distribution Centre in Royal Oak, Auckland, this role reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and manages 10 direct reports. We are looking for a team leader who can drive a collaborative continuous improvement culture and deliver successful results for food production and business goals while maintaining a healthy and safe working environment for all. Your role will encompass looking after the day-to-day operations of your team to ensure they are fully supported and have everything they need to succeed at work.

As an integral part of our team, your key responsibilities will include the following:

• Managing employee and contractor timesheets, leave applications and payroll changes
• Rostering and forecasting labour requirements
• Performance management
• Conducting positive and collaborative team meetings
• Ensuring that staff are fully trained and competent in their duties
• Ensuring that employees are working within appropriate standards (ISO, HACCP, Food Safety)
• Ensuring that the work area is clean and meets workplace requirements

Role

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a creative problem solver, able to hit the ground running, and demonstrate the following

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supply chain/manufacturing environment
• Relevant leadership /supervisory qualifications
• Experience in people management and ability to lead and engage work teams
• High attention to detail
• Strong people and food safety focus

Our Culture

We are an organisation driven by our mission and values. Hear why our employees love working at The Sanitarium Health Food Company, where people and purpose matter: https://www.sanitarium.co.nz/about/join-our-team/working-at-sanitarium

Applications close Friday 18 August 2023. However, we will look over applications as they are received and may move forward with suitable applicants before the closing date.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.