Production Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


New Zealand Technical Recruitment Solutions Full time

Established and growing health business
- Hawkes Bay location
- Clear and challenging objectives within a supportive business

**About the Company**:
Midwest is a wholly owned subsidiary of Harker Herbals and operate a GMP compliant manufacturing and packing facility specialising in the manufacture, re-packing and wholesale supply of pharmaceutical raw materials, actives and excipients, for use by compounding pharmacies and the contract manufacture of dietary supplements, including the Harker Herbals product range. With this site based in Hastings, it is somewhat unique in provided this type of technical career opportunity in a beautiful lifestyle location.

**A bit about the role**:
Following recent positive develops at the Hastings site, we are looking for a Production Operations Manager to lead and manage all operational activities. As the most senior person on site, you’ll be reporting to the remotely based CEO. The overall focus of this position is to lead all Manufacturing Production, Procurement and Logistics and Warehouse teams to deliver Midwest, Harker & Contract Customer products in accordance with both internal and external customer expectations and Good Manufacturing Practice.

But you’ll also be very much involved with the day-to-day production activities on site, supporting your team in their scheduled manufacturing activities, being a visible and inclusive presence with the group, and providing training, mentoring and guidance where needed.

**Something about you**:
To be best suited to this role, you will have a solid production background in food, dairy, pharmaceuticals or similarly regulated manufacturing activities. You’ll have served time in production leadership roles but also have had knowledge and experience to other operational aspects of manufacturing and distribution. You will have experience in strategical level management, budget control, customer interactions and maintaining a balance between Quality, Delivery and Cost.

How you engage with your team, your customers, suppliers and other key contacts will be critical to your success. Midwest promotes a friendly, interactive and supportive team within the facility, and your communication, leadership and positive energy will all contribute to fostering a positive working environment that meets the productivity needs of the business.
- To be considered you will ideally have:

- Relevant tertiary qualification - Science, Commerce, Engineering etc.
- Production management experience ideally in a regulated manufacturing operation
- Knowledge of regulated manufacturing requirements
- Strategic leadership, guiding your team to overall improvement
- Proven ability to balance the needs of the site and business to achieve the best possible outcome
- The proven ability to plan effectively and to drive positive change
- Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills

In return, Midwest offers excellent remuneration and an exciting and challenging role within a manufacturing business where you have the opportunity to make real improvements.
- Note: If this vacancy is not exactly what you are seeking, then please contact me in confidence to discuss your individual requirements._

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