Team Leader( NS) Powder

Team Leader

(Night Shift: 10pm – 6.30am)

About Us

At Vitaco, we’re dedicated to empowering healthier lives through world-class brands like Healtheries, Nutra-Life, Musashi, Athena, and Aussie Bodies. As a leading Australasian manufacturer and distributor of health food, sports nutrition, and supplement products, we’ve been helping people live healthier lives for over 100 years. With over 650 team members across New Zealand and Australia, Vitaco operates three in-house manufacturing sites and exports to over 30 countries worldwide. Whether online or on store shelves, Vitaco’s high-quality products are never far from reach

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a capable and proactive Team Leader to lead our Afternoon Shift operations in the Powder Plant areas. Reporting to the Line Manager, you’ll oversee a team of machine operators and coordinate resources to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality production outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Health, Safety & Environment (SH&E) initiatives, ensuring compliance and promoting a “Safer Place Because of Me” culture.
• Deliver the production plan efficiently while maintaining high product quality and hygiene standards.
• Coach and develop team members, supporting performance, growth, and accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in processes and practices.
• Collaborate with Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and People & Culture teams to ensure timely resource coordination.
• Maintain compliance with audit and collective agreement requirements.

Working Hours & Roster

• 45 hours per week
• Roster includes 1 Sunday every 6 weeks

About You

You’ll bring a strong mix of technical, leadership, and interpersonal skills, including:

• Proven experience in FMCG
• Proven experience in manufacturing leadership (3–5 years preferred).
• Occupational Health & Safety experience in a production environment.
• Intermediate PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Certificate-level trade or industry qualifications preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with a continuous improvement focus.
• Financial acumen and ability to manage costs and resources effectively.
• Workflow planning and time management expertise.
• People leadership capabilities—mentoring, coaching, and team building. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Navision or 3WS) is a plus.

What’s in it for You

• Competitive salary
• Generous staff discounts on Vitaco products
• Onsite cafeteria and free parking
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Career development and internal progression opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Be part of a purpose-driven company that values care, action, and success

This position is very important to delivering our mission to empower healthier lives, offering challenge and the opportunity to be part of the ongoing growth and success of Vitaco. We believe diversity in our business is an asset that impacts the way we think and the way we work together. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that respects all cultures, different ways of thinking, and supports our people to perform at their best and develop to their full potential.

Ready to Apply?

Applications will be reviewed before the closing date – so don’t wait.

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Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Vitaco’s recruitment team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners should we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated.