General Manager

About the Organisation:


Thode Knife & Saw Ltd is a New Zealand–owned industrial tooling specialist founded in 1946, with over 70 years of expertise servicing customers across Australasia, Canada, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. The company is the leading provider in Australasia of high‑precision bandsaw, circular saw, and guillotine blade solutions, supported by advanced CNC, robotic, and waterjet-equipped manufacturing and servicing facilities. Thode’s network spans branches in Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Healesville (VIC), and Chilliwack (BC), offering expert “sawdoctor” consulting, tooling upgrades, and rapid response support. 


The company differentiates itself by partnering with global brands like Iseli and 
Uddeholm, and recently expanded through the acquisition of JD Saw & Supply Ltd in Canada (Feb 1, 2025). It is focused on precision, quality, and customer satisfaction.Thode emphasises continuous improvement through rigorous QA programs and state‑of‑the‑art equipment investments.


About the Role:


The General Manager is critical for driving operational excellence, commercial 
growth, and providing company-wide leadership. You will oversee multi-site 
manufacturing and servicing hubs across NZ, Australia and Canada—including our newly expanded Rotorua facility and post-acquisition Canadian operations. 
Reporting on performance, quality control, and budget management, you will ensure efficient deployment of investments, be proactive in the development of the commercial strategy, cultivate high‑performance teams, deepen customer 
partnerships, and shape the future of our specialist industrial cutting tools business.


About You:


You will have a close relationship with the Board as well as staff, and proactively set the pace. You will take the lead in the development of strategy and commercial planning in a close relationship with the Board in these processes. You will fully embrace our values and bring your drive for success, integrity, positivity, and a desire to encourage and build others up in everything you do. You will demonstrate commercial and customer acumen, attention to detail across contracts, along with a strong motivation to bring about positive growth and staff development.


Areas of success in the role will be:
• Profitable Revenue Growth
• Strong Operating Cash Flow
• Leadership Bench Strength
• High Customer Satisfaction
• Health & Safety Excellence



Apply Now!


To find out more, please get in touch with David Hammond on +64 27 444 6368 for a confidential chat. For a copy of the candidate brief, please email 
execsearch@tribegroup.com Applications close 1 August 2025.


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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