Manufacturing Manager

Overview

Lead bulk oils manufacturing at scale - drive safety, performance, and team growth.

At Scitex, we're working with a long-established food manufacturer seeking an experienced and proven Manufacturing Manager to lead operations at their Mt Maunganui site.

This senior role is suited to someone who thrives on leading large-scale manufacturing teams, driving operational performance, and developing leaders to step up into future challenges.

You'll bring a steady hand, seasoned food industry expertise, and the ability to create a culture where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are second nature.

While the focus is on people and performance leadership, you'll also draw on your technical background – ideally in process or chemical engineering – to optimise plant performance and ensure smooth, efficient operations.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a capable, engaged, and future-ready operations team

Drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across site operations

Balance daily delivery with long-term planning and capability growth

What we are looking for

Senior leadership experience in food manufacturing

Proven ability to coach, mentor, and grow teams for future success

Experience overseeing OPEX budgets and driving cost efficiency

Process / chemical engineering background is advantageous

Benefits

A senior leadership role with genuine scope to make your mark

Join a values-driven business with a focus on people and performance

Excellent base + super + subsidised medical insurance

Live and work in Mt Maunganui – combining career impact with lifestyle

How to apply

Click APPLY NOW or call Belinda McKenzie at Scitex Recruitment on 09 200 3121 for a confidential discussion.

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.

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