Production Manager

Position Snapshot

Location : Marton, NZ

Duration : Full time, Permanent

Experience : 5+ years in a similar role

Position Summary

At PURINA, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. We’re dedicated to improving the health and lifestyle of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care. Opportunity exists for a Production Manager to join our Marton Factory, the home of TUX. The Production Manager will lead, inspire and develop manufacturing teams to maintain standards, achieve production plans within agreed costs, and drive continuous improvement toward best-in-class manufacturing.

A day in the life

Reporting to the Factory Manager and leading a team, key responsibilities include :

• Manage and lead Team Leaders in the production of Purina Petcare products.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are run safely to quality standards and cost effectively; allocate resources to meet requirements including those related to TGA GMP.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory authorities and the Company’s Health, Safety & Environment systems, policies & procedures.
• Investigate incidents and accidents and implement preventative actions to ensure a safe workplace.
• Budget management for Production Operations.
• Oversee all aspects of the Food Safety Management System related to the Department’s function, including execution of standards to meet compliance requirements.
• Ensure knowledge of Food Safety Audit requirements and implement compliance measures relevant to the function and across the Factory.
• Improve and responsibly manage water and energy usage in production operations.
• Drive GMP improvements and requirements for the production environment and site.

What Will Make You Successful

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Applicants must have full New Zealand working rights.

Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline at our discretion; early applications are encouraged.

Benefits

You will have the opportunity to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader. We offer :

Our Story

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