Manufacturing Manager

Fresco Systems Australasia; Howick; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresco NZ Limited, a growing New Zealand manufacturing business based in Pakuranga, is seeking a senior production leader to oversee day-to-day fabrication operations and drive safety, quality and efficiency. You will lead a skilled production team, work cross-functionally with engineering, design, supply chain and planning, and ensure on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Head of Operations - NZ, you will shape production strategy, optimise workflows, manage schedules

Qualifications

• Experience leading fabrication or sheetmetal/engineering workshop environments.
• Ability to manage production schedules, workflow and performance.
• Strong commitment to health and safety in manufacturing.
• Proven leadership and performance management capabilities.
• Experience with ERP and production reporting tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations across fabrication, machining, assembly and related workshop activities.
• Drive on-time delivery by managing production schedules, workflow and resources.
• Lead and develop production staff to build a high-performance culture.
• Monitor production performance, labour utilisation, productivity and costs.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and accountability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and waste reduction activities.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Design, Supply Chain and Planning to optimise production flow.
• Ensure equipment, tooling and production assets are maintained and available.

Skills

People leadership

Production scheduling

Continuous improvement

Safety & quality mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Operations - NZ, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of our production function, ensuring manufacturing activities are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with Engineering, Design, Supply Chain, Quality and Planning teams, you will play a critical role in maintaining production flow, improving operational performance and supporting the ongoing growth of the business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations across fabrication, machining, assembly, polishing and related workshop activities.
• Drive on-time delivery by managing production schedules, workflow and resources.
• Lead and develop production staff to build a high-performance culture.
• Monitor production performance, labour utilisation, productivity and operational costs.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and accountability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and waste reduction activities.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Design, Supply Chain and Planning teams to remove barriers and optimise production flow.
• Ensure equipment, tooling and production assets are maintained and available to support business needs.

About you

• Proven experience managing a fabrication, engineering, stainless steel, or sheetmetal workshop.
• Strong people leadership and performance management capability.
• Experience managing production schedules, workflow and operational performance.
• A solid understanding of fabrication, machining, assembly or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Experience with ERP systems and production reporting tools would be advantageous.
• Senior leadership role with significant influence on business performance.
• Opportunity to lead a skilled and dedicated production team.
• Supportive and collaborative leadership environment.
• Stable and growing New Zealand manufacturing business.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements and leave your mark on the business.

About us

Fresco NZ Limited is a reputable International Company based in Pakuranga. We take pride in the Bulk Material Handling systems that we design and then fabricate and assemble in our workshop, from the first design concept to packing the finished items for delivery to our customers. Our global Sales Team have secured a good pipeline of work, with more on the horizon.