Production Manager

Job Description Our Pact Packaging division is pioneering a whole of product life cycle approach to sustainable packaging. Partnering with global brands to local dairy producers, we integrate supply chain efficiencies and sustainable practices into everything we design and manufacture. About this opportunity This role is key to the facility achieving 'world class' performance and the main purpose of this role is to ensure that the Wash plant at the Wellington Business Unit achieves sales and profit targets whilst ensuring a safe working environment, good manufacturing practices and driving people competency. Your key responsibilities will be to: Ensure all H&S policies are observed & Create an approach of responsibility and awareness for all employees. Ensure product specifications are correct and optimised. Ensure QC systems are followed, and suitable records are kept. Use Lean Manufacturing via strategic A3 processes. Train Team Leaders and manufacturing staff as required. Work to FSSC22000 & HACCP procedures Work with the maintenance team to ensure that all equipment is achieving high levels of reliability Your skills and experience To be successful in this role, you'll have: Engineering Apprenticeship 5 years in a plastics manufacturing environment Production management experience. Experienced using production aspects of MRP systems. The ability to learn new computer systems i.e. SAP, Esker To have a sound understanding of & can operate effectively Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint Ability to develop relationships and positively influence people Business acumen and practical analytical skills Strong Leadership skills Qualifications Essential: NZQA Mechanical Engineering Desirable: BSc Mechanical Engineering, or BSc Chemistry, or BEng Mechanical Engineering