Production Manager

About the Company

Aliaxis is a global leader committed to addressing global water challenges and advancing clean energy solutions. With over 16,000 employees across more than 40 countries and 80 manufacturing plants worldwide, it produces top-quality piping and fitting products for building, infrastructure, industrial, and agricultural sectors. Marley NZ operates as part of Aliaxis, servicing New Zealand and Pacific markets with well-known brands like Marley, RX Plastics, and Dynex.

The company is dedicated to reducing its environmental footprint while delivering superior customer solutions and positively impacting the community. It values innovation, environmental care, and accountability.

Role Overview

We are offering a rare chance to join Marley as the Production Manager at its manufacturing plant in Manurewa, Auckland. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, this leadership position oversees production operations encompassing Injection Moulding, Finishing, Crushing, and Frames within a facility operating 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. The role emphasizes safety leadership, quality assurance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a robust safety culture consistent with the Go for Zero initiative.
• Coach and develop production teams to enhance engagement, skills, and output.
• Drive improvements in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), productivity, waste minimization, and operational efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement projects applying Lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality management standards.
• Track and enhance critical operational key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manage automation, process optimization, and strategic investment initiatives.
• Collaborate with various departments to achieve organizational goals.
• Oversee budgeting and promote financially responsible decisions.

Candidate Profile

• Possess 5 to 10 years of experience in a Production Manager or similar manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience managing medium to large-scale manufacturing settings such as plastics, building materials, FMCG, steel, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Strong background in advancing safety culture, quality, and operational performance.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Proven success in improving equipment effectiveness, productivity, waste reduction, and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience leading varied teams in environments with multiple shifts.
• Commercial acumen and financial literacy.
• Trade, engineering, or manufacturing qualifications are considered advantageous.
• A proactive, agile leader who is accountable, curious, and eager to grow with the business.

Above all, the ideal candidate is self-motivated, builds trusting relationships through transparency and collaboration, adapts effectively, leads by example, and is passionate about adopting best practices and cultivating high-performing teams.

Benefits and Culture

• Annual performance-related bonus for qualifying employees.
• Employment in an environmentally conscious and responsible company.
• Generous paid parental leave — 26 weeks for primary carers, 4 weeks for secondary carers.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs for employees and their immediate families.
• Employee recognition initiatives and milestones awards.
• Opportunities for career progression domestically and internationally.
• Mentorship programs to support professional development.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including participation in the DEI council.
• A secure workplace with a strong emphasis on the Go for Zero safety program.