Management (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics) Full timeAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsWe're Delmaine - We're what's for lunch, dinner - and snacks!We believe that everyone deserves delicious, high-quality food - and a rewarding career. As a proud, New Zealand-owned essential business, our mission is to provide outstanding working conditions.We offer a competitive salary, a supportive team, and a modern, clean working environment. And that's not all:Free & Secure parking space.Discounts on Delmaine products – Our Delmaine Shop – Every Two Weeks.Our Ideal Candidate: Operations Leader with a People-First ApproachYou're a results-driven leader with a strong operational mindset and a commitment to fostering a positive, productive environment. With a keen eye for process improvement and a passion for efficiency, you excel in meeting production goals while keeping quality at the forefront. We're looking for someone who can inspire and lead a team, build strong cross-functional relationships, and thrive on solving challenges that drive continuous improvement. Your proactive approach and dedication to a safe, engaged workplace make you the ideal fit to lead our operations to new heights!What your day to day looks like:Monday – Friday, with flexible start times to support all shiftsProduction Oversight & Team Support – Spend much of your day on the plant floor, supporting teams, resolving real-time issues, and ensuring daily targets are met without compromising safety or quality.Performance Monitoring & Optimization – Review production metrics and identify improvement areas to boost efficiency and reduce waste, contributing to daily and long-term goals.Quality & Compliance – Partner with Quality Control to maintain regulatory standards and uphold our quality benchmarks, ensuring reliability and excellence.Safety Leadership – Conduct safety checks, oversee training, and promote a strong safety culture, reinforcing our commitment to safe operations.Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement – Collaborate with teams on initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and position the plant for sustained success.Your Experience & KnowledgeBackground in Food Production/FMCG.Effective communicator and influencer:skilled in active listening, building rapport, and presenting ideas effectively to influence decisions and drive positive outcomes.Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Industrial Management.Demonstrated experience across multiple levels in plant operations, with a strong background in food manufacturing (required).Self-motivated, innovative, and practical, with high attention to detail for accuracy and quality.Strong commitment to quality and customer service excellence.Effective in both independent work and collaborative team environments to drive results.Experience managing, coaching, and developing staff.Only candidates with New Zealand qualifications and those residing in New Zealand with the right to work need apply.If this role sounds like you, don't delay, apply today!How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? How many years' experience do you have as a Plant Manager? How many years of people management experience do you have? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check? Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
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