Production Manager - DairyHeadhunters • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Production Manager - Dairy

Headhunters • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

3 days ago

Job description

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

Manage 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

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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