Production Manager

Fred Recruitment Pte Ltd; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Parking

Job summary

Fred Recruitment Pte Ltd – Hamilton, North Island seeks a hands-on Production Manager to lead daily operations in a fast-growing FMCG/food manufacturing environment just outside Hamilton. You will guide the production team, ensure top quality and safety, and work closely with the Operations Manager to keep momentum and efficiency high.

The ideal candidate has hands-on food production leadership experience, a track record of boosting productivity, and a proactive approach to problem solving in a

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production team in FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Strong emphasis on food safety, quality, and compliance.
• Proven ability to hit daily demand, KPIs and targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and grow a production team.
• Hit daily demand, KPIs, and targets.
• Sign off product specs and ensure correct sizing.
• Uphold food safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Schedule management, labour allocation and resource optimization.
• Foster a safety-first culture across the team.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Food safety

KPI management

Labour planning

Quality assurance

Job description

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Fred Recruitment Pte Ltd – Hamilton, North Island

This fast growing, premium FMCG manufacturer is on a roll just outside Hamilton and we’re looking for a switched‑on, hands‑on Production Manager to keep the momentum soaring. If you’re the kind of leader who gets energy from building great teams, raising the bar and seeing things run better because you were there, this could be your next move.

About the Role

Take the helm of day to day operations in a buzzing production environment with your strong leadership skills. You’ll lead the production team to craft and deliver premium products, working shoulder to shoulder with the Operations Manager to keep everything running smoothly and efficiently. You’ve got hands‑on food production experience and a knack for maintaining excellent quality and safety standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, mentor and grow a motivated production team
• Hit daily demand, crush KPIs and smash planned targets
• Sign off product spec sheets and nail correct sizing on the line
• Uphold rock‑solid food safety, quality and compliance standards
• Manage schedules, allocate labour smartly and optimise resources
• Build a strong, positive, safety‑first culture that everyone’s proud of

This fast growing, premium FMCG manufacturer is on a roll just outside Hamilton and we’re looking for a switched‑on, hands‑on Production Manager to keep the momentum soaring. If you’re the kind of leader who gets energy from building great teams, raising the bar and seeing things run better because you were there, this could be your next move.

About the Role

Take the helm of day to day operations in a buzzing production environment with your strong leadership skills. You’ll lead the production team to craft and deliver premium products, working shoulder to shoulder with the Operations Manager to keep everything running smoothly and efficiently. You’ve got hands‑on food production experience and a knack for maintaining excellent quality and safety standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, mentor and grow a motivated production team
• Hit daily demand, crush KPIs and smash planned targets
• Sign off product spec sheets and nail correct sizing on the line
• Uphold rock‑solid food safety, quality and compliance standards
• Manage schedules, allocate labour smartly and optimise resources
• Build a strong, positive, safety‑first culture that everyone’s proud of

About You

• You’ve got a winning track record as a Production Manager in FMCG/food manufacturing with gold standard food safety at the forefront
• Your leadership style inspires, engages and empowers people to do their best work
• You think big but love getting your hands dirty and leading from the front
• You’ve boosted productivity, efficiency and quality - and can prove it
• Your communication, organisation and problem solving skills are on point
• You thrive in fast‑paced settings and get a buzz from seeing real results

What’s in it for you?

• Join a premium Kiwi brand with genuine growth and drive
• Work alongside a team that values performance, pride and enjoy a good laugh along the way
• Enjoy a competitive salary and supportive leadership
• Love your commute with convenient location just outside Hamilton and easy parking

You will only be considered if you are a NZ Citizen or hold NZ Permanent Residency. A clean MOJ and Drug and Alcohol testing is a pre‑employment requirement.