About the Company
Our client is a well-established New Zealand manufacturing business with a strong portfolio of consumer products and a reputation for quality and innovation.
The organisation is entering an exciting new phase of growth, supported by recent investment in facilities and infrastructure that will enable future expansion and product innovation. With a strong national presence and ambitious plans ahead, the business is focused on building world-class operational capability and leadership.
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for an experienced operations professional who thrives in complex manufacturing environments.
As Site Manager, you will lead the end-to-end operations of a busy production site, overseeing production, engineering, logistics, quality and health & safety. You will play a critical role in driving operational discipline, improving performance and building a high-performing team culture.
Importantly, this role offers the opportunity to bring fresh thinking into the operation. Leaders from outside the food industry — particularly those with deep experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or operational excellence environments — are strongly encouraged to apply.
Duties
- Lead all manufacturing operations across production, engineering and logistics
- Drive operational performance, productivity and cost efficiency
- Champion Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen and CI methodologies
- Develop and coach a multi-disciplinary leadership team
- Build strong engagement and performance culture across the workforce
- Ensure robust health, safety and quality systems are maintained
- Identify and implement operational improvement initiatives
- Contribute to planning and development of future site capability
Skills & Experience
- Senior leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial operations
- Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen or CI systems
- Proven ability to transform operational performance and culture
- Experience leading complex production environments
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability
- Relevant qualifications in engineering, manufacturing or operations leadership desirable
Culture
This organisation values leaders who are visible, authentic and capable of inspiring their teams. The successful candidate will bring energy, curiosity and a commitment to continuous improvement.
The role requires someone who is equally comfortable developing strategy and rolling up their sleeves on the shop floor — someone who enjoys solving problems, developing people and building a high-performance environment.
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead a significant manufacturing operation
- Platform to implement Lean transformation and CI practices
- Senior leadership role with influence across the organisation
- Long-term growth and career development potential
- Extremely competitive salary package aligned with senior manufacturing leadership
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion, contact Rhys Holding at Farrow Jamieson on +64 9 915 9147. To apply, please click the “APPLY” button.
Manufacturing Site Manager, Masterton
Work Type:
Full Time
Location:
Wellington
Category:
Manufacturing
Consultant:
Rhys Holding
Date Published:
16-Mar-2026
