Production Manager

CARTERS Cambridge Manufacturing has an opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to lead the Frame & Truss production teams across two shifts.
We are seeking an experienced people leader with sound manufacturing knowledge and understanding of the processes within a frame and truss manufacturing environment.

About the job
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will lead production team leaders and manufacturing operators, ensuring production targets are met; safety and quality is adhered to; while training and developing your team.

Key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Staff the factory to the required level to deliver products to customer expectations and requirements
• Recruit quality people best suited to their roles
• Manage all employees, temps and contractors to deliver performance expectations
• Work cooperatively with the manufacturing leadership team to deliver quality product and service
• Ensure appropriate training and development of staff
• Ensure systems are in place to minimise waste
• Ensure customer delivery dates are met
• Ensure a culture of continuous improvement

About you
You will be highly motivated and have a passion for developing a high performance culture to meet business objectives while possessing the following skills and experience:

• Prior leadership and management experience in a multi shift environment
• Strong technical and tactical experience and comprehensive understanding of the roles and processes within the building/frame and truss manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with regard to technical queries and the ability to confidently provide solutions or remedial actions for customers
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Confidence in computer controlled operating environment

Benefits to Building your Career with Carters

• Competitive remuneration package
• 7.5% benefits package to support your health and wealth. Includes Southern Cross Health Insurance paid for by Carters, Superannuation Savings Scheme, Life and Disability Insurance, and Kiwisaver.
• Company buying privileges across all CARTERS stores.
• Training, Development and Promotional opportunities

Apply to work with CARTERS today!

Please note that this role is only available to candidates with valid working rights in New Zealand (citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work visa)