Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 16,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.

As an integral part of Aliaxis – a global brand, we supply the New Zealand and Pacific markets with high-quality plastic pipes and fittings and building materials. We are proud to deliver renowned brands Marley, RX Plastics and Dynex to the New Zealand market.

We are proud of our initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint, continuing to deliver the best solutions for our customers with minimal impact on the environment and a positive impact on our community, and looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for:

• We Dare to challenge the status quo; to innovate and to learn fast

• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other

• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions

The Opportunity

We have a rare opportunity to join Marley as our long-serving Production Manager prepares to retire.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager and based at our 24/5 manufacturing facility in Manurewa, you'll lead production across Injection Moulding, Finishing, Crushing and Frames, driving safety, quality, operational performance and continuous improvement.
 

We're seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking leader who can engage a long-tenured workforce, build trust on the shop floor and successfully lead change. This is a genuine opportunity to make your mark, elevate standards and shape the future of manufacturing at Marley.

What will you be doing?

• Leading a strong safety culture aligned with our Go for Zero commitment

• Coaching and developing production teams to drive engagement, capability and performance

• Improving OEE, productivity, waste reduction and operational efficiency

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and embedding Lean manufacturing principles

• Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards

• Monitoring and improving key operational KPIs

• Leading automation, process optimisation and future investment projects

• Partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives

• Managing budgets and supporting commercially sound decision-making

About You

You are a proven Production Manager who combines strong operational leadership with a genuine passion for people. You enjoy being visible on the shop floor, building credibility with frontline teams and leading change through influence and engagement.
 

You will bring:

• 5-10 years' experience in a Production Manager or equivalent manufacturing leadership role

• Experience managing medium to large manufacturing operations within plastics, building products, FMCG, steel, heavy industrial or similar environments

• A strong track record in safety, quality and operational performance improvement

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems

• Experience improving OEE, productivity, waste reduction and manufacturing efficiency

• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies

• Experience leading diverse teams in a multi-shift manufacturing environment

• Strong commercial acumen and financial understanding

• Trade, engineering or manufacturing qualifications will be highly regarded

• Are agile, take ownership, curious and want to continue to develop and grow as our business grows
   

Most importantly, you are a self-starter who takes ownership, builds strong relationships by being open and collaborative, adaptable, leads by example and is passionate about implementing best practice and developing high-performing teams.

Why join us? We care ….

• Annual bonus based on performance for eligible employees

• You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment

• Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer

• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family

• We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards

• Career development opportunities available at home and abroad

• Opportunity to join our mentoring programs

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart; opportunity to join the DEI council

• A safe work environment with a strong focus on Go for Zero

For more information on this role please contact Carla Treuer on +61 497 323 252 or reach out via LinkedIn.