Maintenance Team Leader - Rapid Progression

About Us:
Sealord stands as a cornerstone of the seafood industry in the Southern Hemisphere, boasting over six decades of unparalleled expertise. Established in 1961, their legacy is rooted in delivering premium seafood to discerning markets worldwide. As a testament to their commitment, Sealord thrives on a high-performance ethos, setting industry standards and fostering a culture of excellence.
 
The Opportunity:
This role is based in beautiful Nelson, as a Maintenance Team Leader, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager. In this role, you'll lead maintenance operations while overseeing a team of technicians. Your impact will be pivotal in driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimising business outcomes, and propelling the fishing industry to new heights. We seek a proactive leader who embodies a growth mindset, champions teamwork, and embraces challenges as opportunities for growth.
 
Key Responsibilities:
As the Maintenance Team Leader, you will:

• Implement and oversee preventative and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all maintenance activities for efficient tracking and analysis.
• Supervise external service providers to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Maximise equipment uptime and support seamless processing operations.
• Uphold a culture of safety and compliance across all maintenance endeavours.
• Strategically plan maintenance schedules to enhance production efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and quality standards in all maintenance operations.

Who We're Looking For:

• Demonstrated leadership experience with small to medium-sized teams.
• Proficiency in budget administration.
• A Trade Qualification, preferably in Fitting and Turning with a minimum 5 years' experience in maintenance within a food production environment.
• Experience in Planned and Preventative Maintenance processes.
• Experience using CMMS systems an advantage.
• Expertise in repairing and maintaining automated processing and packaging equipment.
• Proven track record of meeting defined targets through effective team management.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• A self-motivated approach with a focus on delivering exceptional results.

This role is a dayshift role, Monday to Friday - 7am to 3:30pm. Sealord offers a dynamic environment where innovation and excellence are celebrated. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to join Sealord and be part of their legacy.
 
Please note that we are prioritising applicants who are currently living in New Zealand, with the right to work in New Zealand.
 
Apply to Michelle Elsley via the APPLY link or directly to
[email protected]