Manufacturing Manager

About Us 

From simple beginnings as a vinyl flooring contractor six decades ago before transitioning into the world of PVC and Polyethylene pipe systems, we have evolved into a symbol of New Zealand's innovative spirit, standing tall as one of the country's most prominent manufacturers in the plastics industry.  

In this exciting role, you would be the guardian of safety and quality, ensuring that products are manufactured to meet both our production plans and our clients' expectations. From day one, you'll be the driving power of excellence across our bustling Manurewa site, with the potential to steer the helm at multiple locations in the future.

But your influence won't stop at the production line. You'll also play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company, nurturing the development of our manufacturing leaders and crafting robust succession plans. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to leave a lasting legacy in a thriving company.

About the role

• Lead Health and Safety initiatives, enhancing the manufacturing teams, knowledge of safety policies, advancing the health and safety culture of the site, implementing and supporting quality and environmental standards (ISO9001 and ISO14001),

• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring consistent quality and environmental standards are met within the team.

• Provide strong site leadership to the Manufacturing Teams and Coach team members in order to ensure continuity of knowledge and skills of manufacturing practices

• Assist team leaders in promoting a culture of high-quality manufacturing and the continual maintenance of exceptional health, safety and quality standards

• Participate in Leadership Team activities such as Monthly Site Reviews and Business Planning sessions etc

• Work with the GM Manufacturing & Technical to ensure implementation and sharing of best practice for enhanced cost efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness.

• Ability to influence and manage multi stakeholders within a matrix organization, ensuring collaboration and sharing best practice across the APAC region

• Contribute to the development of Best Place to Work objective through effective people management and talent management

About you

We're seeking a candidate with at least 10 years of experience and a relevant tertiary qualification. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in Safety, Health and environmental standards and compliance, have experience in instilling a safety-first culture, and have leadership skills for both short and long-term performance. They should have analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and be able to inspire stakeholders and team members. Comfortable in managing multiple resources, they should take initiative and deliver value to the customer. Experience in continuous improvement, Six Sigma and LEAN, preferably in plastic or continuous manufacturing industries.

Why join us?  

• You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment ·  

• Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer 

• Annual bonus based on performance for eligible employees 

• Employee Assistance Program access  

• We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards 

• A tailored career development opportunities at home and abroad 

• Opportunity to join our women mentoring programs 

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council 

• A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero" 

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.  

Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. 

At Aliaxis we are dedicated to minimizing our environmental footprint and are actively marching towards our net-zero targets. With a goal to shift to 100% renewable electricity by 2025, we surpassed our own expectations, achieving this milestone a year early, thanks to Meridian Energy’s Certified Renewable Energy program. 

With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world's largest global networks to bring solutions to the world's water challenges. 

We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for: 

·         We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast 

·         We Care for the environment, our customers and each other 

·         We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions 

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy. 

For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate. 

Just a heads up – we're not currently taking any CVs from recruitment agencies.  Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!