Production Supervisor / Manager

NetYourJob; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Health is seeking a proactive Production Supervisor/Manager to lead daily production, ensure quality output, manage stock and coordinate schedules in a remote West Coast setting.

The role reports to the General Manager and involves supervising a small team, driving process improvements, maintaining safety compliance, and collaborating across production, administration and compliance to support growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment with automated machinery.
• 3+ years' leadership or supervisory experience.
• Comfortable working in a remote location.
• Strong communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Strong numerical and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically capable of meeting the demands of the role.
• Clean full driver's licence.
• Prior experience with CIN7 is advantageous.
• Positive approach to change and continuous improvement.
• Initiative, tenacity and a practical, hands-on attitude.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Team player with a leadership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily production in support of sales requirements.
• Ensure all products meet quality specifications and company standards.
• Manage and monitor production deadlines, communicating changes as needed.
• Ensure machinery, tools and work areas are properly maintained and cleaned.
• Support batch records, ingredient orders and compliance documentation.
• Train, coach and supervise production staff to ensure competence and efficiency.
• Promote a positive, safe and productive team environment.
• Manage freight processes, delivery schedules and relationships with 3rd-party providers.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of components, ingredients, labels, repair parts and equipment.
• Place orders with suppliers in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Work closely with management to understand job requirements and timelines.
• Liaise with admin and compliance teams to support production activities.
• Communicate confidently with internal teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Numerical thinking

Time management

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CIN7

Job description

Haupiri, Full Time, Manufacturing

• Manufacturing experience with automated machinery
• 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday
• Join the team at Alpine Health Manufacturing

About Alpine Health

Alpine Health is based in the nature-rich South Island of New Zealand. We specialise in formulating, manufacturing and packaging retail-ready products, while upholding exceptional quality, safety, and confidentiality standards. We are proud to manufacture a diverse range of products for award-winning local and international health and wellness brands.

Join a company where your contribution genuinely matters - and where you can enjoy the beauty and lifestyle of the West Coast, too.

About the Role

We're seeking a proactive, detail-focused Production Supervisor / Manager to lead our production operations and support the growth of our manufacturing team.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will oversee daily workflow, ensure high-quality output, maintain stock levels, coordinate freight and production schedules, and uphold compliance and safety standards. You'll supervise a team of approximately six staff and work collaboratively across production, administration, and compliance.

This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, leading small teams, improving processes, and working in a close-knit, remote-location environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily production in support of sales requirements
• Ensure all products meet quality specifications and company standards
• Manage and monitor production deadlines, communicating changes as needed
• Ensure machinery, tools and work areas are properly maintained and cleaned
• Support batch records, ingredient orders and compliance documentation
• Train, coach and supervise production staff to ensure competence and efficiency
• Promote a positive, safe and productive team environment
• Manage freight processes, delivery schedules and relationships with 3rd-party providers
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of components, ingredients, labels, repair parts and equipment
• Place orders with suppliers in a timely, cost-effective manner
• Work closely with management to understand job requirements and timelines
• Liaise with admin and compliance teams to support production activities
• Communicate confidently with internal teams to ensure smooth operations

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate

• 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment with automated machinery
• 3+ years' leadership or supervisory experience
• Comfortable working in a remote location
• Strong communication, organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Strong numerical and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically capable of meeting the demands of the role
• Clean full driver's licence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Previous experience with CIN7 is advantageous
• Positive approach to change and continuous improvement
• Initiative, tenacity and a practical, hands‑on attitude
• Customer-focused mindset
• Team player with a leadership mindset

This is a full time role working 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday. An immediate start is available.

If you're an experienced production professional ready to lead a capable team and help drive our next phase of growth, we'd love to hear from you.