Manufacturing Manager

Comfortech Building Performance Solutions®; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfortech Building Performance Solutions, home of PinkBatts, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead our Penrose manufacturing operation. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll oversee a site of about 50 employees and 9 direct reports across Production, Maintenance, Engineering and Logistics, delivering safe, efficient and reliable performance.

You’ll develop capability, manage site budgets, asset reliability and operational risk while building strong relationships with unions and

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing, industrial or operations teams.
• Visible commitment to health and safety.
• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the Penrose manufacturing operation.
• Drive safety culture and HSE performance.
• Deliver production, quality, service and cost targets.
• Develop and empower a high‑performing team across functions.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Health & Safety

Stakeholder mgmt

Operational performance

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations

Job description

Description

At Comfortech Building Performance Solutions, home of iconic brands including PinkBatts, we're looking for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead our Penrose manufacturing operation. Reporting to the General Manager, you'll take responsibility for the safe, efficient and reliable performance of the site, leading a team of approximately 50 employees and 9 direct reports across Production, Maintenance, Engineering and Logistics. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing operation with an engaged workforce, a capable leadership team and strong foundations already in place. Rather than driving a turnaround, your focus will be on sustaining performance, developing capability, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring the business continues to deliver for its customers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading all aspects of the PinkBatts manufacturing operation.
• Driving a strong safety culture and leading Health, Safety & Environment performance across the site.
• Delivering production, quality, service and cost targets.
• Leading and developing an experienced team across manufacturing, engineering, maintenance and logistics.
• Managing site budgets, plant performance, asset reliability and operational risk.
• Building strong relationships with union representatives, suppliers and key business stakeholders.
• Contributing as a key member of the senior leadership team and helping shape operational strategy.

What We're Looking For

You are an experienced manufacturing leader who knows how to achieve results through people.

You’ll Bring

• Proven experience leading manufacturing, industrial, engineering or operational teams.
• A visible commitment to health and safety.
• Strong people leadership skills and the ability to coach, develop and empower others.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary functions including production, maintenance, engineering and logistics.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing operational performance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The confidence to engage with and constructively challenge senior leaders when required.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a passion for operational excellence.

Why join us?

Lead the manufacturing operation behind one of New Zealand’s most iconic building products, join a business with a highly engaged workforce and strong site culture, and become part of a respected New Zealand manufacturer backed by the strength of the Fletcher Building Group. You’ll also receive a competitive remuneration package and genuine opportunities for career growth and development. If you're a collaborative manufacturing leader who enjoys building capability, maintaining high standards and creating an environment where teams can succeed, we'd love to hear from you.