Manufacturing Team Leader - Day Shift

Are you a natural leader who thrives on getting the best out of a team?  Our CARTERS Cambridge Manufacturing is looking for a hands-on Team Leader to run our day shift operations.  This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team, setting the standards, driving performance, and keeping the team organised, motivated and productive.

About the Role

Leading a team on the day shift, you will be responsible for making sure product goes out the door on time, to specification, and to the quality our customers expect.  Establishing clear standards, managing performance day to day, and keeping the team focused and working efficiently.

• Coaching and motivating the team to hit daily production schedules and performance targets
• Setting clear performance and quality standards for the shift and ensuring the team consistently meets them
• Organising and prioritising the team's workload to keep the shift running smoothly and efficiently
• Managing day-to-day performance by providing feedback, guidance and support where needed
• Identifying and reporting hazards, and ensuring the team works safely and in line with Health and Safety procedures
• Liaising with the Production Manager, other Team Leaders, and team members to keep production running smoothly and resolve issues promptly
• Ensuring quality and compliance by making sure product meets customer specifications and that required documentation and reporting is completed accurately

About You

• Leadership or supervisory experience - you know how to get a team performing
• Confident setting standards and managing performance, even when it means having tough conversations
• Strong communicator who can organise people and prioritise workload under pressure
• Practical problem-solver with a good eye for efficiency and productivity
• A genuine focus on safety and doing things the right way

Desirable

• Forklift licence (F Endorsed) and OSH Certification
• Carpentry or construction background
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Advantages of Advancing Your Career with Carters

At CARTERS,we have been building New Zealand and Kiwi careers for over 150 years. We make it a priority to ensure you are looked after in a professional, inclusive, and supportive working environment where you can be proud of the work you have achieved.

• Stability and a focus on work life balance, this role offers permanent full-time employment
• Attractive hourly rate and benefits
• 7.5% benefits package designed to support your health and financial security. This includes fully covered Southern Cross Health Insurance, participation in our Superannuation Savings Scheme, Life and Disability Insurance coverage, and contributions to KiwiSaver
• Company buying privileges across all CARTERS stores
• Training, Development and Promotional opportunities

Apply now to join the CARTERS team!

Please be advised that this position is exclusively open to candidates possessing valid working entitlements in New Zealand (Citizens, Permanent residents, or those holding valid work visas).