Manufacturing Supervisor at Talent Connection

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Leadership, Production Coordination, Health and Safety Compliance, Staffing Management, Coaching and Training, Continuous Improvement, Performance Monitoring, MS Office, Production Reporting, Time Management, Hazard Management, SOP Maintenance

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Stratex is a leading manufacturer of customised paper-based flexible packaging solutions - trusted by some of the biggest food and FMCG brands in New Zealand and Australia, including Nestlé, Fonterra, and PepsiCo. After strong growth across their NZ and Australian customer base, Stratex is looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor to join the team - and they are looking for people who wish to grow with the business, not just fill a role. What You’ll Do Lead and support production teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-performing daily operations across the manufacturing floor Coordinate staffing, leave management, overtime, and shift priorities to meet production schedules and customer requirements Drive a strong health, safety, and compliance culture through inductions, hazard management, PPE control, audits, and continuous safety engagement Coach, train, and develop operators by maintaining training plans, SOPs, skills matrices, and competency records across the team Monitor production performance, quality, downtime, and housekeeping standards while identifying continuous improvement opportunities to enhance productivity and efficiency What You’ll Bring Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, train, and motivate teams to achieve operational goals Sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices, with a proactive approach to compliance and continuous improvement Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Solid digital skills, including MS Office and production reporting systems, combined with a practical, hands-on approach and positive attitude What’s On Offer Rotating 12-hour shifts that provide built-in time off and lifestyle flexibility Secure, long-term role with a well-established manufacturer Collaborative, supportive team culture with strong leadership at every level Ongoing training and development Join a supportive and growing team where your leadership, coaching, and operational experience will make a real impact. About Talent Connection Our mission is simple: We help align individuals' and employers' goals with our recruitment expertise. Our key point of difference is that we don't charge a commission, so you can rest assured we will not be "selling" you into a role. Your application will be reviewed within 5 working days of receipt. Should your application be shortlisted, a Talent Connector will schedule a short phone interview with you to discuss the next steps in the recruitment process. Part of our pre-employment checks post-interview may include a Ministry of Justice check, personality profiling, a health assessment, and/or drug & alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Lead and support production teams to ensure safe and efficient daily operations on the manufacturing floor. Coordinate staffing and shift priorities while driving a strong health, safety, and compliance culture.