Laundry Production Leader Twizel Relocation Support

Southern Lakes Laundries; Timaru; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Southern Lakes Laundries in Timaru, South Island, seeks an hands-on leader to oversee daily laundry operations, supervise a production team, and ensure production, quality, safety and customer service standards are met. You will coordinate maintenance, plan daily output and drive improvements in efficiency and accuracy.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, mechanical aptitude and excellent communication, with relocation support if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing, production, logistics or commercial laundry.
• Mechanically minded with ability to identify equipment issues.
• Experience with industrial machinery is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Organised and proactive problem-solver.
• Able to work in fast-paced environments and make decisions.
• Passionate about developing people and improving processes.
• Good computer skills and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the laundry floor.
• Supervise, train and support a team of production staff.
• Plan daily production to meet customer deadlines and quality standards.
• Monitor productivity, KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure a safe workplace and health & safety compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance with the Engineering team to minimise downtime.
• Be the first point of contact for basic machinery troubleshooting.
• Manage staffing levels and workflow to maximise efficiency.
• Support driver operations and collaborate with other departments.
• Monitor stock levels of chemicals and consumables.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

English fluent

Computer skills

Education

Experience in industrial laundry

Tools

Industrial machinery

Job description

Southern Lakes Laundries in Timaru, South Island, seeks an hands-on leader to oversee daily laundry operations, supervise a production team, and ensure production, quality, safety and customer service standards are met. You will coordinate maintenance, plan daily output and drive improvements in efficiency and accuracy.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, mechanical aptitude and excellent communication, with relocation support if needed.