Production Manager

Lead a new manufacturing operation in Pokeno

We're looking for a Production Manager to lead our manufacturing site in Pokeno. This is a site leadership role with the scope to shape how the operation runs, performs and grows.

Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, you'll own the day-to-day leadership of the plant: safety, production performance, quality, and the development of the team around you. It's a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being on the floor as much as in the numbers.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Project manage getting the site operations up and running
• Leading, coaching and developing the production team, and building capability for the future
• Championing a safety-first culture, including investigations, corrective actions and active team engagement in health and safety
• Optimising production efficiency, resourcing and service delivery to meet customer demand
• Maintaining Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), housekeeping and quality standards
• Driving continuous improvement to reduce waste, downtime and manufacturing cost
• Delivering accurate, timely operational reporting

What You'll Bring

• Solid leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (around five years or more)
• A track record of lifting team performance through coaching, not just direction
• Practical experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong problem-solving, planning and decision-making skills
• Commercial awareness and a high level of personal accountability
• A genuine, demonstrated commitment to health, safety and wellbeing
• You will need to be flexible to travel to Christchurch for the first number of weeks for induction and training.

Also Useful, But Not Essential

• Experience in plastics manufacturing, fabrication or sub-assembly
• Mechanical or electrical aptitude
• Project management experience in a growth or start-up environment
• Forklift (F) endorsement, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

• A site leadership role with real influence over how the operation develops
• A structured 1–2 month hands-on induction across our existing group sites, so you start with the full picture
• Ongoing development and leadership growth
• A supportive, values-driven culture

Our values

A Place Where People Matter - we look after each other, support growth, and make sure everyone goes home safe. Do What's Right - we act with integrity, embrace innovation and own our actions. Connect With Customers - we create value through quality, service, technical expertise and trusted relationships.

If this sounds like your next move, apply with your CV and a short cover letter. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in.

Applicants must hold the right to work in New Zealand. Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a Ministry of Justice check and drug and alcohol testing.