Production Supervisor/Manager

Christchurch, CanterburyPermanentProduction Supervisor/Manager Day Shift - Monday to Friday 7.30am – 4.00pm
Hornby
Oji Fibre Solutions is one of New Zealand's leading manufacturers and suppliers of packaging solutions to a wide range of industries throughout the country. Our customers include blue chip manufacturers and marketers of packaging products to the food, primary produce, industrial and grocery sectors.
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, this role is ‘hands on’ and an integral part of the business. It’s all about people leadership and managing change and continuous improvement. Your experience in transforming behaviour by driving positive change will be highly regarded, as will exposure to a fast paced, high volume production/manufacturing environment (Packaging or FMCG). Ultimately we are looking for someone who is dynamic and thrives on the challenge of improving staff performance, whilst challenging the status quo to improve overall production and quality.
Ideal attributes and skills:
A passion for health and safety
Previous leadership/supervisory experience within a fast paced manufacturing/production environment is a must
Ability to transform team results through coaching/mentoring
Focus on continuous improvement through 5S, Lean and Six Sigma programmes
NZCE/Trade qualification desirable
Energetic Proactive Go-Getter with proven problem solving skills
Passionate about quality and productivity
Customer focussed and goal orientated
Mechanically minded
This is a real opportunity to bring your Best Practice Leadership, Health and Safety and Process Improvement philosophies into play and to join a leading fibre based packaging manufacturer committed to using sound, sustainable business principles in our operations.
What we offer:
Positive, supportive and professional work environment
Competitive salary in accordance with your qualifications and experience
Career development opportunities
7.5% Superannuation Benefits Package including: life insurance, income protection insurance, free basic Southern Cross Medical Insurance and car parking
Please apply via the website using an up to date CV and including a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this role.
Please note: we do not always work to fixedclosing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so weencourage you to apply early. We will contact all applicants within one week ofthe position closing date.
In accordance with Company Policy the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical examination, drug test, police check and credit check. Oji Fibre Solutions will meet these expenses.