Te Tūranga / About the Role:
We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Team Leader to guide our Carcase Chillers team to success. You’ll spend most of your time on the floor—leading by example, giving clear direction, and ensuring our workflow & throughput runs safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard. This is a role where you’ll connect with your team daily, drive results, and create a positive, high-performing culture.
Te Mahi / Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and support team members to meet production targets and quality standards
- Communicate daily plans clearly and ensure everyone understands their role
- Maintain a strong safety culture and address non-compliance immediately
- Monitor workflow, quality, and yield, making adjustments where needed
- Champion continuous improvement and better ways of working
Ōu Pūkenga / About You:
You’re a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. You know how to bring out the best in people while keeping inventory handling & order fulfilment on track. You’re confident in your decisions, quick to problem solve, and committed to maintaining high safety and quality standards.
You will have:
- Proven leadership experience in a production or warehousing environment
- Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, people-focused style
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to solve problems under pressure
- Commitment to health & safety and quality compliance
- Energy, resilience, and the ability to motivate and inspire your team
Te Ahurea /Why work at Silver Fern Farms?
Silver Fern Farms are all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means, how we can create it and the impact it can have. That Goodness is created through the work of our People, the skill & expertise of our Farmers and our customers around the globe. ‘Goodness’ is also about being good to people and communities, animal welfare, and showing care and respect for the environment.
For you, we offer heavily discounted staff meat sales through our on site Butcher's Block, paid sick leave from the date of employment (no waiting for the 6 month anniversary required),and confidential employee assistance with career planning, financial advice and counselling. There’s the added bonus of free on-site parking and a SFF branded clothing allowance also.
Tono Mai /To Apply:
submit your application. We assess applications as they are received so don’t delay.
Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us.