28th April, 2026
About us:
New Zealand Panels Group is a leading manufacturer and distributor of decorative interior panel products used by the joinery industry. We also supply high pressure laminates, porcelain and engineered stone benchtop materials along with a range of substrates and stainless-steel products. Specified by New Zealand's top architects and designers, our products can be found in projects built by the country's leading residential and commercial builders.
About the role:
Our Dezignatek brand is seeking a highly capable and detail-driven Manufacturing Optimizer to join the team. This role is central to ensuring our manufacturing operations run efficiently, productively, and on schedule. You will be responsible for production planning, workflow optimisation, scheduling, material coordination, and providing technical support for CNC-based manufacturing processes.
Working closely with operations, production, design, and procurement teams, you will play a key role in translating customer orders into streamlined, high-quality production outcomes. Your contribution will directly impact on-time delivery, machine utilisation, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Production planning and optimization: Evaluate production requirements & determine the most efficient manufacturing approach for each job
- Scheduling and workflow coordination: Develop & manage production schedules aligned with operational priorities & deadlines
- Material ordering and production readiness: Review job requirements & ensure timely ordering of materials
- CNC programming and technical support: Prepare, review, & optimize CNC programs for efficient production
- Quality, safety and compliance: Ensure all activities align with quality, safety & compliance rules & regulations
About you: - 2+ years’ experience with AutoCAD, Alphacam, or similar 3D software
- Proven CNC programming capability
- Experience in manufacturing, production planning, or process optimization
- Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with material ordering or production-related purchasing
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Relevant technical qualification
- Experience in CNC, joinery, fabrication, or custom manufacturing
- Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
- Excellent planning, organization, and problem-solving skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- High attention to detail & accuracy
- Strong communication & teamwork skills
Why join us? At Dezignatek, you’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team focused on delivering high-quality manufacturing solutions. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on operational performance and drive continuous improvement within a growing business.
If you’re ready to take ownership of production optimisation and play a key role in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today – we’re one team, working together, making it happen!
Working at NZPG is great! Our staff benefits include: - Employee Assistance Program
- Staff Recognition Awards
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Employee Suggestion Program
- Long Service Payments
- Health Insurance Discount
- Free Annual Health Checks
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