_{29th October, 2026}

We’re partnering with an established New Zealand business to appoint a Site Operations Supervisor to support their manufacturing site.

Reporting to the NZ Operations Manager, you’ll support the Manufacturing Manager with production performance, KPIs, resourcing, site standards, maintenance and continuous improvement.

You’ll be a visible leader who stays close to the operation, solves problems quickly and keeps production moving. You’ll also support key projects and have the genuine opportunity for career progression in the near future.

What you will do

• Support daily manufacturing and production performance
• Monitor KPIs, production targets and resourcing
• Oversee site compliance, maintenance and equipment
• Drive continuous improvement and operational projects
• Support the NZ Operations Manager and wider leadership team

What we’re looking for

• Proven manufacturing or production leadership experience
• Strong people leadership and communication skills
• Practical, adaptable and solutions-focused
• Comfortable working with KPIs, targets and changing priorities
• Professional, approachable and willing to learn
• Mechanical/plant knowledge is advantageous
• A leader who is collaborative, grounded and keen to develop.

What’s in it for you?

• Significant site leadership responsibility
• Major operational project exposure
• Medical insurance
• Long-term career progression opportunity

Hours
Monday–Friday, generally 6.00am–2.30pm, with some flexibility.

How to apply
Click APPLY NOW to Emma at Scitex Recruitment.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, or resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Scitex specialises in permanent, contract and temporary recruitment – and has done so since 1987. We are here to engineer better Mondays.

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