Senior Manufacturing Leader – FMCG, Lean & OEE

Vitaco Group; Whangarei; Sur place; NZD 150 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive remuneration

Staff discounts

Health insurance

Onsite parking

Birthday leave

Career development

Wellbeing support

Résumé du poste

Vitaco invites an experienced manufacturing leader to own a key production area, lead a large team and drive safety, quality, people and operational performance across three shifts. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will develop team capability, optimise output and costs, and champion continuous improvement through Lean and GMP practices.

This senior role offers scope across planning, regulatory compliance and collaboration with Quality, Engineering and Planning to sustain high standards

Qualifications

• Significant people and line management experience within an FMCG and/or GMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing a large team and a substantial number of direct reports.
• Proven success coaching leaders, building team capability and managing performance.
• Practical experience applying Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement or operational excellence methods.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing health, safety, quality and GMP requirements.

Responsabilités

• Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and manufacturing teams, building capability and addressing performance issues promptly and constructively.
• Deliver production plans through effective coordination of people, materials and equipment.
• Champion a strong health, safety and GMP culture.
• Maintain high standards of product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Take ownership of output, efficiency, service, labour, waste and operational costs.
• Use operational data, including OEE, to identify performance gaps, prioritise action and measure results.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver sustainable gains.
• Establish clear expectations, effective shift handovers and consistent communication across your manufacturing area.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning and other operational teams to resolve issues and maintain production performance.
• Build an engaged, accountable team where people understand their contribution and take pride in their work.

Connaissances

People leadership

Lean Manufacturing

GMP knowledge

Data interpretation

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

Trade or industry qualification

Engineering/Management study advantageous

Description du poste

Vitaco invites an experienced manufacturing leader to own a key production area, lead a large team and drive safety, quality, people and operational performance across three shifts. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will develop team capability, optimise output and costs, and champion continuous improvement through Lean and GMP practices.

This senior role offers scope across planning, regulatory compliance and collaboration with Quality, Engineering and Planning to sustain high standards