Supply Chain, Procurement & Operations
Permanent
Bay of Plenty
Posted 02/04/2026

Manufacturing Manager

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About the Opportunity
As the Manufacturing Manager - Packing you will lead all packing and relevant downstream operations at the site. You'll be responsible for ensuring products are packed safely, efficiently. and to the highest quality standards.
  • Meet production and customer demand while driving plant performance.
  • Continuous improvement focused team.
  • Lead and develop a strong operational team with a focus on safety, people development. 
  • Balance day-to-day operational leadership with strategic planning to improve performance.

A full PD is available.

What You’ll Bring

A good number of years’ experience leading a manufacturing plant, preferably food production and proven expertise in production and operations management, with (preferably) a strong background in packing and finished product manufacturing.
  • In-depth knowledge of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory standards.
  • Experienced in using ERP and inventory management systems, 
  • Strong coordination of maintenance activities and plant readiness, including management of safe work systems, work permits, and preventative maintenance programmes.
  • Strategic thinker with excellent operational planning abilities, capable of aligning day-to-day production with long-term capacity, growth objectives, and supply chain requirements.

What’s on Offer 

A rare leadership opportunity to join a business that has a goal to formulate the best place to work for their people. They value integrity, respect and dedication and these values are woven throughout all actions, behaviours and decisions within the business. A great location and room for personal development and growth, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Next Steps? 

To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch.

For any questions give Daniel Percival a call on 027 4030801 and quote Job ID: 17570 for a confidential chat.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.  

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