TigerTurf is on the hunt for a new Production Shift Team Leader super star.
TigerTurf is the leading manufacturer, supplier, and installer of premium artificial turf systems in New Zealand, specializing in sports, commercial and residential surfaces. With a team of over 70 skilled professionals across design, manufacturing, civil construction, installation and maintenance, we pride ourselves on delivering top-quality products and exceptional customer service.
Our Culture
At TigerTurf, our team is our greatest asset. Our dedicated and loyal staff work together to achieve a common goal – providing the best possible solutions for our customers. We take pride in the quality of our work and the positive impact it has on our clients.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Shift Team Leader to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Supervising and rostering staff, managing leave reporting and ensuring compliance
- Providing direction on the shop floor, managing labour recovery and prioritizing tasks
- Operating and overseeing the latex coating line, roll up and cutting line, tufting machines, including tasks such as Creel changes, yarn tying, machine set up, changeovers and maintenance
- Recording daily production data, ensuring adherence to the production plan, and meeting delivery targets
- Following bills of materials, operator instructions, and setup sheets accurately
- Monitoring product quality, ensuring first-time accuracy, and implementing control measures
- Reporting and investigating health and safety incidents or accidents
The successful candidate will have the following key qualities:
- Proven mechanical aptitude and experience in setting up production machines
- Demonstrated experience in supervising or leading a manufacturing team
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English
- A leadership style that leads by example and thrives in a multicultural team
- Reliability, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic, especially in a busy manufacturing environment
- A cheerful, friendly nature with a positive “can-do” attitude
- Flexibility to work additional hours during peak seasons (paid overtime)
- A valid NZ Forklift license (F endorsed preferred)
- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa with at least 2-3 years of approval remaining
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, and you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you, apply now with an up-to-date CV and cover letter.
