Fabrication Team Lead - Hands-On, Quality & Lean

Islington Group

Manurewa

On-site

NZD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration
Product training and professional dev.
Discretionary bonus scheme
Wellness initiatives & team events
Free doctor’s visits & flu vaccines
Great team culture

Job summary

Boundaryline, a leading NZ fencing manufacturer with branches in Auckland and Christchurch, seeks a practical leader to run the fabrication team. You will coordinate daily production, support fabricators, maintain quality, and drive timely completion of jobs on the workshop floor.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will lead by example, communicate clearly, and stay hands-on when the team needs support.

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing workshop.
  • Strong commitment to quality and safety standards.
  • Ability to schedule, coordinate and problem-solve production.
  • Hands-on readiness to work on the workshop floor.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the fabrication team and coordinate daily production on the workshop floor.
  • Support fabricators when required and maintain quality standards.
  • Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and lean practices.
  • Ensure jobs are scheduled and completed on time.

Skills

Leadership
Hands-on
Organization
Communication
Lean

Job description

Boundaryline, a leading NZ fencing manufacturer with branches in Auckland and Christchurch, seeks a practical leader to run the fabrication team. You will coordinate daily production, support fabricators, maintain quality, and drive timely completion of jobs on the workshop floor.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will lead by example, communicate clearly, and stay hands-on when the team needs support.

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