Plastics Technician Team Leader at Hynds

Job Description:

Latest job information from Hynds for the position of Plastics Technician Team Leader. If the Plastics Technician Team Leader vacancy in Wanganui matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Waters and Farr is a family-oriented business with core values around hard and has developed into a market leader. We value our staff highly and you would become part of the family from the outset.

Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week

You will provide effective leadership and coordination of the extrusion shift team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of production objectives, while maintaining a strong team culture and commitment to continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Allocate resources effectively to deliver the daily and weekly production plan.

• Monitor and optimise extrusion performance, including line availability, run rates, downtime, and quality.

• Ensure all production documentation—pre-start readiness checks, daily reports, operator logs, and QC checks—are completed accurately and on time.

• Create a positive, collaborative team environment that supports engagement and performance.

• In partnership with the Production Manager, identify and implement initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimise equipment uptime.

• Lead daily shift meetings to review priorities, performance, and safety.

• Ensure full compliance with company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Key Requirements

• 2+ years’ Team Leader experience in plastics extrusion or similar  

• Competency in administrative and computer systems (e.g., data entry, reporting).

• Sound decision-making abilities with an understanding of operational impact.

• Proven commitment to Health & Safety leadership.

• Forklift (F) endorsement and current OSH certificate desirable 

You must:

• Have at least 2 contactable references

• Ability to pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug screen test

• Return a clear or satisfactory police report

Two permanent vacancies are based at our Whanganui Factory with a minimum of 40 hours per week. This position provides a competitive remuneration package with a wage range of $26 - $33 per hour, and health insurance.

Job Info:

• Company: Hynds
• Position: Plastics Technician Team Leader
• Work Location: Wanganui
• Country: NZ

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