Wairarapa Mill Production Manager
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Job Location:
Masterton District - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
VACANCY
Production Manager
Join a leading New Zealand manufacturing business and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence safety and team performance.
We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Production Manager to lead the daytoday operations of our Mill. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring safe efficient and highquality production that meets customer expectations and supports our operational goals.
About the Role
As Production Manager you will oversee all aspects of mill production ensuring products are manufactured safely on time to specification and with optimal cost efficiency. Your leadership will be central in developing a highperforming engaged and safetyfocused production team.
You will work closely with the General Manager Mill and collaborate with key support functions such as Maintenance HR HSE Quality Sales and Administration to ensure the smooth running of operations.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People Development
- Lead and support a team of production supervisors Leading Hands and operators.
- Build a strong performance culture through coaching training and development.
- Manage employee performance capability and staffing levels in line with business needs.
- Foster a collaborative safe and positive team environment.
Production Planning & Operations Management
- Manage daytoday production activities to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.
- Contribute to annual production budgets and business plans.
- Monitor report and communicate production performance and variances.
- Ensure resources staffing and materials effectively meet production requirements.
Health Safety & Environmental Leadership
- Champion a proactive health & safety culture in line with legislation and company policies.
- Ensure all production activities comply with HSE and environmental standards.
- Respond promptly to highrisk situations and lead/assist in incident investigations.
Quality & Customer Specifications
- Ensure all products meet or exceed customer specifications and certification standards.
- Oversee adherence to quality systems testing procedures and audit requirements.
- Minimise waste rework and noncompliance.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to enhance people plant and processes.
- Evaluate improvement initiatives and make recommendations for positive change.
- Support capital expenditure and operational improvement projects.
About You
Were looking for someone who brings:
- Proven leadership experience in a production manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of production processes risk management and continuous improvement.
- A track record of achieving performance targets in safety quality and productivity.
- Excellent communication problemsolving and decisionmaking capabilities.
- Confidence in working with crossfunctional teams and influencing outcomes.
- A commitment to developing people and building a strong safety culture.
Why Join Us
- Lead a key operational function with significant scope to make an impact.
- Work within an organisation committed to safety sustainability and continuous improvement.
- Enjoy a supportive leadership team and strong corporate support functions.
- Competitive remuneration and development opportunities.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated leader passionate about driving safe and efficient production we would love to hear from you.
with your CV and cover letter or contact Kristy Hansen People & Culture Advisor on or email .
Closing Date: Friday 20 March 2026
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Management Experience
- 5S
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Production Management
- Kaizen
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
