Manufacturing Manager

1 day ago

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand Scitex Recruitment Limited Full time

We are searching for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead all packing and downstream operations at a major food manufacturing site in Mt Maunganui.

This role calls for a decisive, people-focused manufacturing leader who thrives in a complex, high-volume environment and knows how to elevate team performance — all while keeping efficiency, safety and quality at the centre of every shift.

What you will do

  • Lead all packing and downstream operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality output
  • Deliver daily production schedules across multiple areas
  • Own KPI performance — OEE, yield, waste, downtime — and drive continuous improvement
  • Strengthen operational reliability through reduced stoppages, optimised changeovers and tight cost control
  • Build capability across supervisors, team leaders and operators through coaching and structured development
  • Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance, incident management and Zero Harm principles
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering and Planning to ensure smooth, uninterrupted production
  • Contribute to long-term manufacturing strategy, capacity planning, automation opportunities and future readiness

What we are looking for

  • Snr leadership background within food manufacturing, including packing or downstream operations
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate and uplift teams — developing leaders to take on more responsibility
  • Experience working with automated or semi-automated packaging lines is prefered
  • Skilled in managing budgets, labour planning, material usage and plant performance
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and continuous improvement expectations

What's in it for you

  • Senior operational leadership role with visibility and impact across the site
  • Opportunity to shape future packing capability, automation and long-term strategic improvements
  • A strong, values-led workplace culture focused on Integrity, Respect and Dedication
  • Work among a supportive leadership group committed to people development and operational excellence
  • A permanent, stable role based in stunning Mt Maunganui — where beachside living meets industry opportunity

How to apply Click APPLY NOW or call Belinda McKenzie 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.

SCR-belinda-mckenzie

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