Production Manager

Working In; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Working In is hiring a Production Manager in Auckland to lead our manufacturing operations on a permanent full-time basis (40 hours per week). You will coordinate production, procurement and inventory to ensure smooth, efficient processes and on-time delivery.

The role focuses on aligning production capability with growth, managing people and resources, and driving quality and continuous improvement. Candidates should have 3–5 years of relevant experience or a degree, plus strong leadership and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years relevant experience or a degree-level qualification.
• Strong leadership and people management.
• Knowledge of finance, supply chain, procurement and quality assurance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, coordinate and manage production, procurement and inventory operations.
• Plan, organise, direct and control manufacturing activities to meet objectives.
• Align production capability with business growth and manage resources.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality products to the market.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Finance Knowledge

Supply Chain

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Communication

Weekend Work

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Production Manager to join our team in Auckland. This is a permanent full-time role with 40 hours per week.

The role is vital to the success of our manufacturing operation. Effective coordination of production functions ensures the smooth flow of materials, efficient manufacturing processes and delivery of high-quality products to the market.

You will be responsible to oversee, coordinate and manage the company's production, procurement and inventory operations, ensuring the manufacturing activities are planned, organised , directed and controlled to achieve operational, commercial and customer delivery objectives. The role aligns production capability with business growth while ensuring the effective management of people, material, equipment and operational resources.

To be qualified for this role, you need to demonstrate:

• At least 3-5 years relevant experience, or a degree-level relevant qualification.
• Leadership and People Management
• Knowledge of finance, supply chain, procurement and quality assurance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work throughout weekend and public holidays