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Production Manager

New ZealandFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-10-28

Core

Lead site production operations across night shift, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production of fresh bakery products while building a high-performance team culture.

Role type

Senior IC production manager (food manufacturing)

Builds

Fresh bakery products (bread, pastries, etc.) for daily customer requirements

Domain

Food manufacturing / Bakery

Required skills

Manufacturing leadership, GMP compliance, Food Safety management, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence (OEE, DIFOT, waste reduction), Team development, Continuous Improvement

Preferred skills

Level 4 qualification in Plant Baking, Science or Engineering degree

Technologies

Lean Manufacturing tools, Food Safety management systems

Responsibilities

Champion safety culture and ensure HSE compliance; Lead quality assurance and food safety; Achieve efficiency targets (productivity, line utilization, waste reduction); Develop leaders and drive team engagement; Embed continuous improvement initiatives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC