Production Supervisor

RYHR; Whanganui, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RYHR is seeking a Production Supervisor for Whanganui to run the day-to-day production team and keep things moving on the floor. You’ll organise work, monitor quality and sort out issues as they arise, while guiding staff and seeking improvements.

You could move into Production Manager via the role, and you’ll be on-site with occasional travel to remote jobs (about 3–5 days per month). The role operates Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a crew in trades, construction, manufacturing or similar hands-on environments.
• Willing to travel 3–5 days per month for jobs away from Whanganui.
• Desire to learn products properly with a view to growth into management.

Responsibilities

• Run the day-to-day production team on the floor and organise the work.
• Keep quality standards up and sort issues out when things don’t go to plan.
• Provide direction and look for better ways to do things.
• Travel out of town for jobs ~3–5 days per month.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Team supervision

Willingness to travel

Learning mindset

Job description

Our client is a third-generation, family-owned NZ business that has been manufacturing here for 75 years. They make a wide range of specialist products, so there's plenty to get your head around - rubber and matting, custom ramps, sports and recreational products, and more.

They're looking for a Production Supervisor to run the day-to-day production team and keep things moving.

You'll be on the floor, working alongside the team, organising the work, keeping an eye on quality and sorting things out when they don't go to plan. You'll also be expected to keep standards up, give people direction and look for better ways of doing things.

You could come from trades, construction, manufacturing or another hands-on environment. If you've led a crew, know how the work gets done and are ready to take on more responsibility, your background could transfer well here.

You don't need to know their products on day one. You do need to be someone who wants to learn them properly - because the longer-term opportunity is to grow into the Production Manager role.

It's a small team, a practical environment and a Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm role. All based in Whanganui. The role will involve working onsite, as well as travelling out of town for jobs when required (at around 3-5 days per month).