Lead

About Us
Superior Pet Food Company (SPFC) is New Zealand based sales and manufacturing business dedicated to providing quality branded products to the New Zealand pet industry including Dog Food and Dog Treats from our base in Paeroa, in the Hauraki District.

We make fresh every day and deliver throughout the whole of the country to Supermarkets, Rural Retailers, Vets and Pet Stores. Our brands are well established and have been made for over 50 years, our products are fed to all types of dogs from metro-doodles to working and hunting dogs.

SPFC is a division of Animal Care and part of the EBOS Group. With almost 5,700 employees in 133 locations across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, EBOS Group is the largest and most diversified Australasian marketer, wholesaler and distributor of healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical products. It is also a leading marketer and distributor of recognised animal care brands.

EBOS Group is publicly listed on the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges.

The opportunity:

Team Leader - Treats Packing Plant

What you will do:

• This role will inculde but not limited to working alongside and leading the packing team in the packing room.
• Delagating tasks fairly between your team
• Coordinating daily activities.
• Assisting the Treats Plant manager with daily tasks documentation and paperwork ie post operation hygiene checks, stock maintance.
• Operationally involved in physical packing of dried products daily, and handling of wet product from time to time to assist the wider team
• Packing and dispatch of orders.

What we are looking for:

• This role would be suited to someone with exparence leading a small Team in a manurfacturing environment
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Okay with early starts eg 5.00am.
• Confortable working with fresh offal.

Benefits

This is a unique opportunity to work in a company where you are valued, given the recognition you deserve and suitably rewarded for your hard work.

Other benefits include:

• Employee Share Plan;
• Company Paid Parental Leave;
• Employee Assistance Program for Mental Health Wellbeing;
• Staff Awards;
• Employee Referral Program;
• Health Insurance Discounts;
• And More.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively strive to build a gender-equitable team and cultivate a culture that embraces individuals from all walks of life. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, and cultures (including First Nations Peoples).

Our commitment to inclusivity extends to supporting candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations due to disability, please inform us by reaching out to [email protected]. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.

How to apply

If you believe that you have the necessary attributes to succeed in this challenging and rewarding role, please click ‘APPLY' now and submit your application.

Pre-employment checks may be required and will be discussed with the successful candidate.

We are unable to proceed with your application if your current visa restrictions preclude you from being able to perform the role in line with immigration laws.

No agency assistance required.