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Production Technician & Lead

Addiction Foods Ltd (AFNZ)Full-time$50k–$58k2026-10-19
Based in New Zealand

Core

Oversee and execute pet food production processes, operate and maintain extrusion and packaging machinery, and supervise a team of technicians to ensure quality and efficiency.

Role type

Senior IC production technician and team lead

Builds

Pet food products (Extrusion, Packing, Meats, Treats, RDF)

Domain

Food manufacturing (Pet food)

Required skills

Extrusion technology operation, Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, Team supervision and mentoring, Quality control procedures, Safety compliance, Process optimization

Preferred skills

Food science or engineering degree, Pet food production experience, Forklift operation, HACCP certification

Technologies

Extrusion machines, Packaging equipment, Raw material handling systems

Responsibilities

Monitor production output and adjust workflows to meet targets, Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on production equipment, Supervise and mentor production technicians and operators, Conduct quality control checks on raw materials and finished goods, Ensure compliance with GMP and safety regulations, Identify and implement process improvement opportunities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties