Production Manager - DairyHeadhunters • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
Production Manager - Dairy
Headhunters • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
1 day ago
Job descriptionManage and oversee all cheese production and packaging processes Plan and control daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules Ensure consistent output in line with customer demand and forecasts Drive lean manufacturing, efficiency improvement, and waste reduction Coordinate with Engineering to reduce downtime and optimise equipment usage Ensure compliance with FSSC 22000 (V6), HACCP, GMP and food safety regulations Lead all internal and external audits with full audit readiness Maintain hygiene standards, CCPs, allergen controls, and traceability systems Monitor and control production KPIs : yield, throughput, wastage, labour, downtime, and cost per unit Analyse performance data and implement corrective actions Lead, mentor and develop supervisors, team leaders and frontline staff Build a high‑performance, safety‑driven production culture Work cross‑functionally with Quality, Supply Chain, Technical and SHE teams Participate in customer visits and technical reviews Act as escalation point for key production or quality issues Drive continuous improvement and lead root cause analysis for recurring issues
Production Manager – Dairy Industry – Queenstown
Our client in the Dairy industry is seeking an experienced Production Manager for their team based in Queenstown.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Diploma or Degree
- Food Technology, Dairy Science or Production Management
- 7–10 years’ experience in cheese production (hard, processed or mozzarella)
- Minimum 5 years at management level
- Strong experience in Budget and KPI management
- Proven leadership of large operational teams
- Strong problem‑solving, planning, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability
- Results‑driven, hands‑on leadership style
Responsibilities
Note : Please note that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.
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