Hands-On Production Lead: Path to Manager

RYHR; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryhr is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to run the day-to-day production team, manage workflow, and uphold quality across the site in Whanganui.

This Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm role involves learning the products and leading a small team, with the long-term path to Production Manager and occasional out-of-town projects (3–5 days monthly).

You don’t need prior product knowledge on day one; you’ll gain it and grow with the business.

Qualifications

• Led a crew in a hands-on manufacturing or trades environment.
• Willing to learn products and grow into Production Manager.
• Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm, site-based in Whanganui with occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day production team and keep processes moving.
• Oversee quality, organise work, and solve issues.
• Support onsite work and travel 3–5 days per month.

Job description

Ryhr is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to run the day-to-day production team, manage workflow, and uphold quality across the site in Whanganui.

This Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm role involves learning the products and leading a small team, with the long-term path to Production Manager and occasional out-of-town projects (3–5 days monthly).

You don’t need prior product knowledge on day one; you’ll gain it and grow with the business.