Production Manager

Company Description

Temperzone is a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative air conditioning and ventilation products throughout Australasia, Southeast Asia, and China. We are also the exclusive distributor of Hitachi Cooling & Heating products within Australia and New Zealand. With over 65 years of proud history and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, Temperzone is the ideal place to grow your career. 

Job Description

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Production Manager to lead our Afternoon Shift team at our Mangere manufacturing site.

This is a full-time, permanent role working Monday to Friday, 3:15pm – 11:15pm. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you’ll be hands-on in managing daily operations and driving performance across the shift.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee the smooth and efficient operation of production machinery, ensuring compliance with safety codes and maintenance standards.
• Improving productivity and efficiency using proven processes.
• Conducting regular quality checks and resolving issues quickly.
• Monitoring plant performance and energy use.
• Working with scheduling staff to meet production targets.
• Leading prototype builds and applying feedback.
• Identifying opportunities for automation and new technology.
• Supporting machinery upgrades and supplier evaluations.
• Maintaining accurate production data in Epicor.
• Promoting a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.

Qualifications

To be successful in the role, you will have: 

• Demonstrated Leadership skills – including motivating, leading and managing a team
• Proven experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment (eg: Sheetmetal CNC machinery, press tooling optimisation, copper tube manufacture and brazing)
• Quality focused with good attention to detail and be safety focused
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Excellent work ethics including attendance and punctuality
• Proficient computer skills.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Cafeteria + parking and security
• Health insurance cover: Hospital Select Base Plan + 3 GP Visits
• Employee Assistance Program – free counselling and wellbeing support
• Discounted rate for employee purchases of heat pump products
• Long service recognition at 12+ years
• Career growth and stability working for a successful privately owned NZ company

How To Apply

• Follow the steps which takes you to our external link to answer our screening questions.
• We aim to get in touch with you within 1 week following the submission of your application.

Priority given to candidates with a New Zealand driver’s license, reliable transport, and work eligibility.