Hands-On Factory Leader — Production, Safety & Efficiency

Fletcher Building Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimond Structural is seeking a hands-on Factory Manager to lead our production team and oversee the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing facility. This practical leadership role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement on the factory floor.

You will oversee daily operations, production scheduling, and inventory, while driving process improvements and working closely with a small team to ensure delivery against customer demands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing, production, or factory management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Organised, practical, and solutions focused.
• Committed to health and safety.
• Experience with inventory management and production planning.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily factory operations.
• Manage production schedules to meet customer and business requirements.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
• Manage inventory, consumables, and dispatch coordination.
• Drive efficiency, cost control, and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and support a small manufacturing team.
• Be hands-on and assist with production activities when required.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Health & safety

Inventory management

Production planning

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Dimond Structural is seeking a hands-on Factory Manager to lead our production team and oversee the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing facility. This practical leadership role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement on the factory floor.

You will oversee daily operations, production scheduling, and inventory, while driving process improvements and working closely with a small team to ensure delivery against customer demands.