Manufacturing Ops Leader – Fabrication & Assembly

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

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