Production Manager

Location: Tauranga
Discipline: Supply Chain and Logistics
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Competitive salary dependant upon experience + Vehicle
Contact name: Paul Pledge

Job ref: 180
Published: about 2 hours ago
Startdate: 2026-03-09
Our client, a well-established roofing products manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Production Manager to join their team.

We are seeking an experienced leader with extensive knowledge of manufacturing and are happy to consider people from a variety of different industries.

The Role
  • Overseeing production ensuring production schedules are met
  • Production planning, scheduling & coordination to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
  • Ensuring QA standards are adhered to
  • Leading a small team of Machine Operators and Drivers
  • Logistics Management
  • Identifying and mitigating issues
  • Dealing with customers
  • Assisting with recruitment
  • Training staff and implementing training programs
  • Driving efficiencies
  • Managing Health & Safety
What we are looking for
  • Exceptional leadership skills
  • A solid background in manufacturing
  • Previous experience in a leadership role
  • Extensive experience of lean manufacturing
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
  • Experience with Forklifts and Gantry Cranes would be a distinct advantage
  • Great problem-solving skills
  • Must pass drug & alcohol testing.
  • Must be presentable and be able to deal with customers.
  • Must hold rights to work in NZ.
What’s on offer.
  • A competitive salary package depending upon experience
  • A company vehicle
  • Joining a well-established company with a great culture.
 
About Jigsaw Staffing.

Jigsaw Staffing is a Bay of Plenty based recruitment business specialising in permanent placements. We have 8 specialist divisions
  • Construction & Built Environment
  • Engineering & Technical
  • Legal
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Office, Commercial & Finance
  • Sales & Marketing
  • HR & People
  • Executive Recruitment