Production Manager - - 43022 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Role: Production Manager

Location: Hillsborough | Hours: Full time - Monday to Friday

For almost 100 years, we’ve been proud to help shape New Zealand. Every day, passionate and dedicated people come together as an industry to help build healthy, sustainable homes, creating a better future for all New Zealanders. GIB® Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand. Our quality and reliable products, along with our unparalleled service and support is what sets us apart. When you start with us, you will learn that we are all brought together by the passion we have for putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join our high-performing manufacturing team at our Hillsborough site, operating within a 24/7 continuous line environment. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for leading production operations, developing capable teams and delivering consistent high performing manufacturing results.

Champion a zero-harm, safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all HSE, legislative and site requirements.
Lead, coach and develop multi-shift production teams with a focus on capability and engagement.
Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and SOP adherence.
Deliver manufacturing KPI’s across safety, quality, cost, OEE, OTP, and plant utilisation.
Oversee inventory accuracy, productions scheduling and plant capability.
Investigate incidents, quality issues and customer complaints to resolution.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced production leader who leads with integrity and accountability and has the capability to operate effectively in a complex manufacturing environment. You will bring:

An engineering qualification or trade background qualification (preferred but not essential).
5+ years’ leadership experience in a continuous line manufacturing environment.
Strong problem-solving skills with experience in lean manufacturing, quality systems and continuous improvement.
The ability to motivate, coach and build highly effective teams.
Strong safety leadership and a proven track record in performance delivery.
Clear, confident communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the business.

On Offer

This is a career opportunity that offers challenge, variety and scope with the market leader! As part of Fletcher Building, you’ll have access to many benefits including:

Competitive salary and benefits.
An Employee Education Fund for you and your dependents.
Generous Parental Leave.
KiwiSaver contributions matched to 4% of base salary.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please click ‘Apply Now’.

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

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