Production Manager - Frame & Truss Auckland

FletcherTech; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Building Limited’s Auckland Manufacturing Plant in Wiri is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the production team and drive safety, quality, and operational performance while meeting customer commitments. You will manage production targets, engage people, and champion continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will collaborate with supervisors, planners, and support teams to maximise output, maintain product quality, and

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial settings.
• Frame & Truss or wider manufacturing industry experience.
• At least two years' experience in a similar production leadership role.
• Strong people leadership and team development capability.
• Experience improving production systems, processes, and performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Good computer skills, including spreadsheet reporting and data management.
• A results-focused approach and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing production teams to achieve operational goals
• Creating a positive team culture through effective communication, leadership, and training
• Running daily toolbox and production meetings
• Ensuring finished products are manufactured, checked, loaded, and dispatched accurately
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Working with supervisors to develop systems and factory processes that improve productivity
• Monitoring production schedules and collaborating with production planning teams to meet customer demand
• Establishing and tracking production and departmental targets
• Reporting on production performance, KPIs, and operational outcomes
• Managing production-related documentation, reporting, and stocktake preparation
• Supporting business planning initiatives and operational projects
• Leading site Health, Safety & Environmental initiatives and ensuring compliance with Fletcher Building standards.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Data management

Meet deadlines

Stakeholder management

Frame & Truss manufacturing experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and people-focused Production Manager to join our Auckland Manufacturing Plant in Wiri. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will lead the production team to deliver outstanding safety, quality, and operational performance while ensuring customer commitments are met.

As Production Manager, you'll be responsible for creating a high-performing manufacturing environment where people are engaged, production targets are achieved, and continuous improvement is part of everyday operations. You'll work closely with supervisors, team leaders, production schedulers, and support teams to maximise output while maintaining the highest standards of safety and product quality.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading, coaching, and developing production teams to achieve operational goals
• Creating a positive team culture through effective communication, leadership, and training
• Running daily toolbox and production meetings
• Ensuring finished products are manufactured, checked, loaded, and dispatched accurately
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Working with supervisors to develop systems and factory processes that improve productivity
• Monitoring production schedules and collaborating with production planning teams to meet customer demand
• Establishing and tracking production and departmental targets
• Reporting on production performance, KPIs, and operational outcomes
• Managing production-related documentation, reporting, and stocktake preparation
• Supporting business planning initiatives and operational projects
• Leading site Health, Safety & Environmental initiatives and ensuring compliance with Fletcher Building standards.

About You

You're a proven manufacturing leader who enjoys building capable teams and driving operational excellence. You understand how to balance safety, quality, service, and productivity while creating an environment where people can perform at their best.

We're looking for someone with:

• Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
• Frame & Truss or wider manufacturing industry experience
• At least two years' experience in a similar production leadership role
• Strong people leadership and team development capability
• Experience improving production systems, processes, and performance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Good computer skills, including spreadsheet reporting and data management
• A results-focused approach and the ability to meet deadlines
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Why Join Us?

At PlaceMakers, part of the Fletcher Building Group, you'll join a business that plays a critical role in helping Kiwis build and renovate their homes and communities. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, lead a capable team, and contribute to the success of a growing manufacturing operation.

• Competitive salary package
• Staff-buying privileges
• Genuine career development opportunities across the wider Fletcher Building Group
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives, including Employee Assistance Programme support
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Ongoing leadership development and training opportunities.

Join Us:

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups don't always apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you.

Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug testing and a criminal background check are required, along with the legal right to work in New Zealand indefinitely.