Production Supervisor
Visa sponsorship
Manufacturing · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $28 - $31/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
In a small food factory, the supervisor is often the person who weighs the ingredients, runs the mixer and still keeps the whole day on schedule. An Auckland food manufacturer is hiring a Production Supervisor for exactly that mix of leading and doing.
You would set the daily production plan and give the team their tasks, prepare batches from approved recipes, operate mixers and fillers, and run quality checks so every batch meets standard. Food safety, Good Manufacturing Practice, cleaning and washdowns are part of each shift, and you would work with the Production Manager to sort out problems and hit daily targets. Sponsorship is available for a suitably qualified overseas candidate.
If you have supervised lines in a food or garment factory, describe the machines you ran, the food safety systems you followed and the team you led on your CV. put together a food production supervisor CV on Build AI CV and keep it practical.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan the daily production schedule and give tasks to the production team
- Make sure manufacturing is done safely, efficiently and on time
- Prepare batches from approved recipes, weighing, measuring and checking ingredients first
- Operate mixers, fillers and other food manufacturing equipment and watch machines and processes for smooth running
- Keep product quality consistent, run quality checks and flag production issues quickly
- Make sure all food safety and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements are followed, with accurate process and recipe controls
- Carry out cleaning, sanitation and daily equipment washdowns
- Keep production areas clean, organised and compliant
- Track daily production targets and help improve efficiency
- Train and support production team members
- Work with the Production Manager to resolve operational issues and complete orders accurately and on time
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures and report hazards or issues
- Give hands-on help across production tasks when needed
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven experience in food manufacturing or commercial food production
- Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Team Leader, Senior Production Operator or similar
- Experience working within an approved food control plan environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and quality requirements
- Practical experience operating food manufacturing machinery, such as mixers, fillers or similar production equipment
- Able to follow recipes, measurements and manufacturing procedures accurately, with strong attention to detail and product consistency
- Able to lead and support a small production team
- Comfortable in a hands-on production environment and able to work efficiently while meeting daily targets
- Reliable, hardworking and physically capable of production and cleaning duties
- Willing to take on repetitive tasks and washdown responsibilities
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Able to learn new machinery and production systems quickly
- Committed to keeping a clean and safe working environment
- Current forklift licence is advantageous
Apply: jobs@jobsabroad.bd · WhatsApp
Visa guide: AEWV Guide for Bangladeshi Workers