Senior Production Engineer - Precast Operations Lead

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment Pty is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to optimise site operations and precast manufacturing processes at our Hornby, Canterbury site in New Zealand. You will lead technical support, drive process improvements and ensure safe, high-quality production while improving productivity, cost, quality and delivery performance.

The role involves interpreting drawings to NZ standards, developing SOPs, directing the team on reinforcement, moulds, pours and curing, and promoting a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in process improvement, problem-solving and production engineering.
• Experience in a concrete manufacturing facility preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Must pass Drug & Alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first culture across the site.
• Interpret shop drawings and manufacturing standards (NZS3101, NZS3109, NZS4058).
• Develop and maintain SOPs for safe and accurate precast manufacture.
• Provide technical direction to the team for reinforcement, moulds, penetrations, pours, curing, lifting and finishing.
• Use CAD to review/edit drawings and support manufacturing accuracy.
• Ensure all drawings, materials, moulds, plant and labour are ready to meet production plans and customer expectations.
• Monitor WIP, output, downtime, waste and rework.
• Drive continuous improvement in QC/QA, reporting and production systems.
• Attend pre-start checks and toolbox talks and be a regular voice for the team.
• Ensuring adequate resources are available for effective execution of the production plan.
• Coaching and developing the team members.

Skills

Manufacturing focus

Process improvement

Leadership

CAD

Health & Safety

Communication

Team coaching

Reading drawings

Problem solving

IT literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Stellar Recruitment Pty is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to optimise site operations and precast manufacturing processes at our Hornby, Canterbury site in New Zealand. You will lead technical support, drive process improvements and ensure safe, high-quality production while improving productivity, cost, quality and delivery performance.

The role involves interpreting drawings to NZ standards, developing SOPs, directing the team on reinforcement, moulds, pours and curing, and promoting a