Timber Processing Leader — Operations & People

Waipapa Pine; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education fund

Parental leave

KiwiSaver matching

Discounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Waipapa Pine, part of Fletcher Building, seeks a Timber Processing Manager to lead its Waipapa site in Northland. The role oversees the dry mill, kilns, pellet plant and finished goods, guiding 26 through supervisors in a safe, efficient, quality-driven operation.

The successful candidate will drive performance, manage production priorities and foster continuous improvement, while maintaining health and safety as a core value. Mon-Fri, minimum 45 hours.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in timber processing or similar manufacturing.
• Experience overseeing multiple production lines.
• Strong understanding of production flow, plant utilisation, quality, downtime and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to manage safety, production and people performance.
• Experience with kiln operations or timber drying knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across Waipapa Pine’s dry mill, kilns, pellet plant and finished goods.
• Lead a team of 26 through supervisors, driving safe and efficient production.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimised site performance.
• Foster a strong health and safety culture and build team capability.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team leadership

Production planning

Safety leadership

Timber processing knowledge

Education

Manufacturing/Engineering qualification

Job description

Waipapa Pine, part of Fletcher Building, seeks a Timber Processing Manager to lead its Waipapa site in Northland. The role oversees the dry mill, kilns, pellet plant and finished goods, guiding 26 through supervisors in a safe, efficient, quality-driven operation.

The successful candidate will drive performance, manage production priorities and foster continuous improvement, while maintaining health and safety as a core value. Mon-Fri, minimum 45 hours.