Site Manager

Echelon Group – Christchurch, South Island

Rubisco is at the forefront of a global movement to revolutionise how we think about the materials we use every day. From what we wear to how we build and live, they are pioneering a shift towards sustainable and high-performance natural fibres and producing custom-made, high-end products in the process. More than a company, they are a mission-fuelled team, united by the belief that beautiful materials can create a beautiful world. At Rubisco, you'll be joining a purpose-driven organisation where your work has a tangible impact on industries, communities and the planet.

As part of their ongoing drive for excellence, there is now an opportunity for a pragmatic and down-to-earth Site Manager to lead the manufacturing site and ensure smooth day to day operations of production and maintenance across the business, fostering collaboration with a focus on best practice and continuous improvement. Based in Christchurch and reporting to the CEO, you will also work closely with the Dyehouse & Materials Production Manager. This will be a key role with a lot of variety and a good mix of stakeholders to get alongside and work with.

Key Responsibilities

• People leadership of broad and diverse team and workforce planning
• Implement and drive change and continuous improvement
• Lead production optimisation and site operations
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and leading H & S and Compliance
• Stakeholder and customer focus

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in people leadership and planning with a background in and understanding of manufacturing (industries focused on natural or renewable materials would be a nice to have), above average people leadership capabilities, a proven track record and a passion for sustainability and innovation and for making a difference as well as highly effective interpersonal skills. This is a hands‑on role which will suit a pragmatic person who builds and maintains relationships and who is a team player with the capacity to work autonomously and create a plan to achieve objectives.

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