PRODUCTION MANAGER - Wellington - Plastic Food Packaging Full-time Job

Key points

- Location: Wellington, New Zealand - Leadership position in a plastic packaging manufacturing company - Focus on quality, continuous improvement, and operational performance - Reporting directly to the CEO - Competitive remuneration package

Job requirements

- Leadership experience in a manufacturing facility - Tertiary qualifications, preferably in engineering/plastics - Computer savvy for data analysis - Problem-solving skills

Job responsibilities

- Leadership, coaching, and team building of production teams - Monitoring KPIs, machine utilization, and capacity planning - Process improvement to minimize downtime and waste - Championing Lean manufacturing and 5S - Quality management, cost controls, asset management, and plant maintenance - Commitment to Health and Safety

Qualifications

- Leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment - Tertiary qualifications, ideally in engineering/plastics

Skills

- Strong problem-solving skills - Computer savvy for data analysis

Benefits

- Supportive and friendly working environment - Opportunities for professional development - Competitive remuneration package

How to apply

Apply in confidence by emailing your resume in Word format to Andrew Leask at insight@insightrecruitment.co.nz. Note: Face-to-face interview required. Only candidates with a valid open work visa or Permanent Residency in New Zealand should apply. Location: Wellington.