Hands-On Production Leader | HVAC & Manufacturing Excellence

Temperzone Australia; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Health insurance – hospital plan + GP

Employee assistance program

Discount on heat pump products

Additional annual leave after 6 years

Career growth and training initiatives

Job summary

Temperzone Australia is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations in New Zealand. This full‑time, 40‑hour week role focuses on driving performance, leading teams, and optimising production processes to meet business goals.

You will be responsible for safety, quality, and efficiency, while coordinating with planning and procurement for new machinery and automation projects. A strong people leadership focus and continuous improvement mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in production or process management.
• Experience in HVAC or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of BOMs, MRP, and ERP platforms.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth and efficient operation of production machinery, ensuring safety codes and maintenance standards.
• Lead and motivate production teams, managing staffing, performance, training, and succession planning.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost productivity and reduce downtime.
• Conduct regular quality checks, resolve production issues promptly, and ensure adherence to manufacturing standards.
• Collaborate with scheduling and planning teams to meet production targets and optimise workflow.
• Monitor plant performance and energy usage to drive operational improvements.
• Lead prototype builds and apply learnings to improve future production runs.
• Support planning, procurement, and commissioning of new machinery and automation technologies.
• Maintain accurate production data and standard operating times within the ERP system (Epicor).
• Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Continuous improvement

Team development

Education

Tertiary qualification in production/manufacturing management

5+ years’ experience in production or process management

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Temperzone Australia is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations in New Zealand. This full‑time, 40‑hour week role focuses on driving performance, leading teams, and optimising production processes to meet business goals.

You will be responsible for safety, quality, and efficiency, while coordinating with planning and procurement for new machinery and automation projects. A strong people leadership focus and continuous improvement mindset are essential.