Production Manager

Customise Talent Partners; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Customise Talent Partners in Auckland, New Zealand is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee day-to-day production operations for a well-established FMCG business. You will lead five direct reports and an indirect team, ensuring safety, quality and output targets are met.

The role emphasizes coaching, developing people, and driving continuous improvement across the site, with strong cross-functional collaboration to optimise performance and site outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Production Manager in FMCG or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership with coaching and development focus.
• Track record of delivering continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Solid understanding of production processes, H&S, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations to meet safety, quality, and output targets.
• Coach and develop team leaders, building capability and succession.
• Create a high-performing, engaged, and accountable team culture.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes and reduce waste.
• Monitor and analyse performance metrics to drive operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety, food safety, and quality requirements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including supply chain, maintenance, and quality.

Job description

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Client and role

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded FMCG business with a strong presence in the New Zealand market. Known for their commitment to quality and operational excellence, they are now seeking an experienced Production Manager to join their team. About the role Reporting to the Operations Manager, this is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing day-to-day production operations. You will lead a team of five direct reports, along with an indirect team of up to six, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role has a strong focus on people leadership. You will play a critical part in coaching, mentoring, and developing your team, while also driving a culture of continuous improvement across the site.

Key responsibilities

• Lead production operations to meet safety, quality, and output targets
• Coach and develop team leaders, building capability and succession within the team
• Create a high-performing, engaged, and accountable team culture
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes and reduce waste
• Monitor and analyse performance metrics to drive operational improvements
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety, food safety, and quality requirements
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including supply chain, maintenance, and quality

About you

• Proven experience in a Production Manager role within FMCG or a similar manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership skills with a genuine passion for coaching and developing people
• Track record of delivering continuous improvement outcomes
• Solid understanding of production processes, H&S, and quality systems
• Effective communicator with strong problem-solving ability
• Able to balance operational delivery with team leadership and development
• Degree qualified

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to join a stable and growing FMCG business
• A leadership role with real influence on team development and site performance
• Supportive and collaborative working environmentCompetitive salary package

Please note only people with full working rights for New Zealand will be considered for this role.