Production Supervisor

1 day ago

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Scitex Recruitment Limited Full time

Our client is a well-established New Zealand natural health manufacturer, known for producing high-quality products. They're seeking a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations across their busy site.

Working closely with the Production Operations Manager, you'll oversee multiple production rooms — ensuring safe, efficient, GMP-compliant manufacture while lifting team capability and driving continuous improvement.

What you'll do:

  • Lead daily production across syrup/tonic, packaging, herb extraction, pharma rooms, and project areas.
  • Deliver production schedules and manage labour allocation, shift boards, and workflow.
  • Ensure full GMP, Medsafe/TGA, SOP, BMR, documentation, line clearance, and cleaning compliance.
  • Mentor and support operators, fostering a positive and accountable team culture.
  • Uphold site safety through hazard reporting, PPE compliance, and routine checks.
  • Oversee equipment readiness: set-up, sanitisation, troubleshooting, and escalation.
  • Support planning, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement to optimise throughput and reduce waste.

What we're looking for:

  • 2–5+ years in manufacturing/production (pharma, FMCG, food, supplements ideal).
  • Strong knowledge of GMP, quality systems, and batch documentation.
  • Proven leadership/supervisory experience in fast-paced operations.
  • A calm, confident communicator and effective coach.
  • Highly organised, proactive, and strong at problem-solving.
  • ERP/MRP literacy (e.g., ABEL) and comfort with digital documentation.
  • A fair, consistent, safety-focused leader who leads by example.

What's in it for you:

  • A stable full-time leadership role with a respected NZ manufacturer.
  • Influence over production planning, workflow optimisation, and CI initiatives.
  • A supportive manager who encourages development and empowers leaders.
  • Variety across multiple production rooms — no two days the same.
  • A workplace culture grounded in safety, quality, and professional growth.

How to apply

Click APPLY NOW or call Emma Hotchin at  Scitex Recruitment on for a confidential discussion.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, or resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.Scitex specialises in permanent, contract and temporary recruitment – and has done so since 1987. We are here to engineer better Mondays. We love connecting talented people with great work opportunities in workplaces where you can thrive and make a meaningful difference.

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