Night-Shift Production Manager – Meat Processing

Clutha NZ; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clutha NZ is seeking a Production Manager for the Night Shift to lead our processing team at the Finegand site. The successful candidate will oversee all production aspects ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while maximizing resources and fostering a strong team culture.

Applicants should have a minimum of three years’ experience in production leadership, ideally in the red meat processing industry, and possess strong skills in training and developing team members.

We offer a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth. Applications close on Tuesday 30 June 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a senior production leadership role, ideally within red meat processing.
• Proven background in training, coaching and mentoring team members.
• Excellent knowledge of regulatory and hygiene compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support departments to organize their team for the best production outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Build an uncompromising safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching and mentoring

Budgeting and forecasting

Team culture development

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Clutha NZ is seeking a Production Manager for the Night Shift to lead our processing team at the Finegand site. The successful candidate will oversee all production aspects ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while maximizing resources and fostering a strong team culture.

Applicants should have a minimum of three years’ experience in production leadership, ideally in the red meat processing industry, and possess strong skills in training and developing team members.

We offer a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth. Applications close on Tuesday 30 June 2026.