Production Lead, Hardware & Contract Manufacturing

Hunter Campbell; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Influence on business

Shape production function

Christchurch-based role

Autonomy and ownership

Job summary

Hunter Campbell is seeking a Christchurch-based Production & Supply Manager to own day-to-day supplier relationships and end-to-end device manufacturing. You will drive quality, compliance, and on-time delivery while shaping production, QA, and compliance processes as volumes grow.

You will operate at the interface of engineering and manufacturing, interpreting schematics and BOMs, and working with a contract manufacturer to scale production with ownership and impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in production, manufacturing operations, or supplier management in hardware/electronics.
• Proven track record managing third-party/contract manufacturing relationships.
• Solid QA capability across inspection criteria, non-conformance, and CAPA.
• Knowledge of BOM management, sourcing, and vendor processes.
• Experience with product compliance across multiple markets.
• Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and specs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationship with the manufacturing partner, including schedules and POs.
• Plan and run production to meet volume, quality, and on‑time delivery.
• Own QA end-to-end from inspection to final acceptance and dispatch.
• Run ECO and CAPA processes, driving corrective actions with the manufacturer.
• Ensure devices meet regulatory and certification requirements across markets.
• Maintain BOM and manage approved vendor lists.
• Monitor supply risks, lead times, and obsolescence; report KPIs.

Skills

Production ops

Supplier management

QA & QC

BOM management

Regulatory compliance

Engineering docs reading

Lifecycle process

ISO 9001 awareness

Job description

Hunter Campbell is seeking a Christchurch-based Production & Supply Manager to own day-to-day supplier relationships and end-to-end device manufacturing. You will drive quality, compliance, and on-time delivery while shaping production, QA, and compliance processes as volumes grow.

You will operate at the interface of engineering and manufacturing, interpreting schematics and BOMs, and working with a contract manufacturer to scale production with ownership and impact.