Frame & Truss Production Manager – Lead & Improve

FletcherTech; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Building Limited’s Auckland Manufacturing Plant in Wiri is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the production team and drive safety, quality, and operational performance while meeting customer commitments. You will manage production targets, engage people, and champion continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will collaborate with supervisors, planners, and support teams to maximise output, maintain product quality, and

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial settings.
• Frame & Truss or wider manufacturing industry experience.
• At least two years' experience in a similar production leadership role.
• Strong people leadership and team development capability.
• Experience improving production systems, processes, and performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Good computer skills, including spreadsheet reporting and data management.
• A results-focused approach and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing production teams to achieve operational goals
• Creating a positive team culture through effective communication, leadership, and training
• Running daily toolbox and production meetings
• Ensuring finished products are manufactured, checked, loaded, and dispatched accurately
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Working with supervisors to develop systems and factory processes that improve productivity
• Monitoring production schedules and collaborating with production planning teams to meet customer demand
• Establishing and tracking production and departmental targets
• Reporting on production performance, KPIs, and operational outcomes
• Managing production-related documentation, reporting, and stocktake preparation
• Supporting business planning initiatives and operational projects
• Leading site Health, Safety & Environmental initiatives and ensuring compliance with Fletcher Building standards.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Data management

Meet deadlines

Stakeholder management

Frame & Truss manufacturing experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Fletcher Building Limited’s Auckland Manufacturing Plant in Wiri is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the production team and drive safety, quality, and operational performance while meeting customer commitments. You will manage production targets, engage people, and champion continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will collaborate with supervisors, planners, and support teams to maximise output, maintain product quality, and