Production Manager

We are looking for 1 x full–time Production Manager – Chicken Processing to be part of our team at Chicking New Zealand Limited’s processing plants in Auckland and Christchurch. This role requires once a month travel to our second plant in Christchurch.

Minimum Guaranteed Hours/Week are 35.

Maximum hours/week you may be required to work are 45.

You will be required to work on some Weekends.

Qualification/Work Experience

You are required to have at least two – three years of previous similar work experience.

Your daily tasks will include-

We are looking for a talented, self-motivated, and enthusiastic Production Manager to help lead the day-to-day operations of our growing Production and Packing facilities.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and has strong operational management capability within the food production industry.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the secrecy of recipes is maintained. Ensuring the exact recipe proportions are followed.

• Hiring, managing, and training supervisors while overseeing the day-to-day running of the facility managing operational costs.

• Managing wage costs, staff rosters, performance, and workforce planning.

• Managing operational planning and outcomes from purchasing through to freight and logistics.

• Building and maintaining a strong workplace culture with effective communication across teams and departments.

• Managing premise and equipment standards, including maintenance.

• Ensuring operation metrics are achieved, analysing data and identifing trends to drive for cost-reduction and process efficiency.

• Delivering an exceptional customer experience to the outlets.

• Effective stock control and cost management.

• Problem solving and continuous improvement.

• Ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and operational standards.

• Implementing operational improvements to achieve production and business targets.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous supervisory or management experience of at least two – three years within the meat, chicken, food production industry.

• Strong chicken industry knowledge and understanding of production processes, yields, product handling, and operational requirements.

• Experience managing teams within a production or manufacturing environment.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to build positive working relationships and lead from the front.

• Knowledge of compliance, food safety, and health & safety requirements.

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.

• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive efficiencies and performance.

In Return We Provide

• Arrangement of travel and accommodation (if required) in Christchurch.

• The opportunity to join a growing and well-established New Zealand business.

• The ability to showcase your strengths and make a real difference.

• A supportive work environment with a collaborative team culture.

You must be a New Zealand Citizen/ Resident or on a Valid Visa and able to work full time.