Line Manager- Manufacturing

Vitaco Health Group; Howick; Presencial; NZD 140.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vitaco Health Group in New Zealand is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to own a key production area, lead a large team and deliver strong results across safety, quality, people and operational performance.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will drive performance across three shifts, develop Team Leaders, and champion Lean, GMP and continuous improvement to optimise output, efficiency and cost in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and manufacturing teams, building capability and addressing performance issues promptly and constructively.
• Deliver production plans through effective coordination of people, materials and equipment.
• Champion a strong health, safety and GMP culture.
• Maintain high standards of product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Take ownership of output, efficiency, service, labour, waste and operational costs.
• Use operational data, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), to identify performance gaps, prioritise action and measure results.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver sustainable gains.
• Establish clear expectations, effective shift handovers and consistent communication across your manufacturing area.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning and other operational teams to resolve issues and maintain production performance.
• Build an engaged, accountable team where people understand their contribution and take pride in their work.

Descripción del empleo

This is an exciting time to join Vitaco as we continue to grow and invest in our manufacturing capability. We’re looking for an experienced manufacturing leader to take ownership of a key production area, lead a large team and deliver strong results across safety, quality, people and operational performance.

This is a senior operational leadership role with a significant number of direct reports. You’ll bring the confidence, judgement and people leadership skills to manage a broad span of responsibility while developing the capability of your Team Leaders and manufacturing teams.

About Vitaco

At Vitaco, our vision is Empowering Healthier Lives.

We are one of Australasia’s leading health and wellness companies, employing more than 700 people across New Zealand and Australia. Our trusted brands include Healtheries, Nutra-Life, Musashi and Athena, with products reaching consumers across Australasia and more than 30 countries worldwide.

We’re incredibly proud to be the Best Places to Work™ 2026 winner in the Extra Large Workplace category, alongside our recognition as an HRD 5-Star Employer of Choice for two consecutive years (2025 & 2026). These awards reflect our commitment to creating a supportive workplace where our people can thrive.

About the Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll be accountable for the performance of your manufacturing area across safety, quality, people, service, cost and continuous improvement.

Our manufacturing operation runs across three shifts, 24 hours a day, five days a week. You’ll establish clear priorities, consistent standards and effective communication across shifts to support reliable production performance.

Leading a large team requires a strong focus on developing others. You’ll set expectations, coach your direct reports and ensure your teams have the capability, resources and support to deliver.

You’ll be a visible presence in the operation, balancing daily production requirements with longer-term improvements in team capability, efficiency and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and manufacturing teams, building capability and addressing performance issues promptly and constructively.
  
• Deliver production plans through effective coordination of people, materials and equipment.
  
• Champion a strong health, safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) culture.
  
• Maintain high standards of product quality and regulatory compliance.
  
• Take ownership of output, efficiency, service, labour, waste and operational costs.
  
• Use operational data, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), to identify performance gaps, prioritise action and measure results.
  
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver sustainable gains.
  
• Establish clear expectations, effective shift handovers and consistent communication across your manufacturing area.
  
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning and other operational teams to resolve issues and maintain production performance.
  
• Build an engaged, accountable team where people understand their contribution and take pride in their work.
  

About the Role

This is an exciting time to join Vitaco as we continue to grow and invest in our manufacturing capability. We’re looking for an experienced manufacturing leader to take ownership of a key production area, lead a large team and deliver strong results across safety, quality, people and operational performance.

This is a senior operational leadership role with a significant number of direct reports. You’ll bring the confidence, judgement and people leadership skills to manage a broad span of responsibility while developing the capability of your Team Leaders and manufacturing teams.

About Vitaco

At Vitaco, our vision is Empowering Healthier Lives.

We are one of Australasia’s leading health and wellness companies, employing more than 700 people across New Zealand and Australia. Our trusted brands include Healtheries, Nutra-Life, Musashi and Athena, with products reaching consumers across Australasia and more than 30 countries worldwide.

We’re incredibly proud to be the Best Places to Work™ 2026 winner in the Extra Large Workplace category, alongside our recognition as an HRD 5-Star Employer of Choice for two consecutive years (2025 & 2026). These awards reflect our commitment to creating a supportive workplace where our people can thrive.

About the Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll be accountable for the performance of your manufacturing area across safety, quality, people, service, cost and continuous improvement.

Our manufacturing operation runs across three shifts, 24 hours a day, five days a week. You’ll establish clear priorities, consistent standards and effective communication across shifts to support reliable production performance.

Leading a large team requires a strong focus on developing others. You’ll set expectations, coach your direct reports and ensure your teams have the capability, resources and support to deliver.

You’ll be a visible presence in the operation, balancing daily production requirements with longer-term improvements in team capability, efficiency and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and manufacturing teams, building capability and addressing performance issues promptly and constructively.
  
• Deliver production plans through effective coordination of people, materials and equipment.
  
• Champion a strong