Manufacturing Technical Supervisor - Cospak NZ

San Miguel Yamamura Australasia (SMYA) is an established leader in packaging and contract wine filling in Australia and New Zealand. SMYA, a collective packaging specialist is composed of its key group members being,COSPAK, Vinocor, JMP Retail and SANECTOR.

Cospak New Zealand aims to provide organisations with a variety of total packaging solutions within the Australian, New Zealand and Asian markets.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Manufacturing Technical Supervisor to lead our technical function in the production team and drive operational excellence throughout the business. This role will report directly into the Manufacturing Manager and is responsible for ensuring our production schedule operates efficiently, safely and reliably whilst fostering strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will lead the die-setting team and provide technical direction across the manufacturing operation. You will play a critical role in enabling production through ensuring equipment reliability, working closely with the Maintenance Engineer to ensure continuous improvement initiatives are aligned with operational priorities.

You will also help drive consistency across all shifts by developing team capability, setting clear expectations, and ensuring a proactive approach to maintenance and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and develop the Die-setters Team

• Provide leadership support across the manufacturing operation.

• Work with the maintenance team to ensure production equipment and systems are maintained to maximise reliability and performance.

• Coordinate technical resources in line with operational priorities.

• Investigate equipment failures and implement effective root cause solutions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.

• Manage the procurement of technical parts, consumables, and critical spare components.

• Maintain appropriate spare parts inventory levels whilst managing costs.

• Build consistency in expectations, training, development, and performance across all shifts through regular engagement with team members.

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objections

• Promote a strong culture of compliance, continuous improvement, and health and safety within the manufacturing environment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 5 years+ experience leading a maintenance, technical, engineering, or manufacturing team.
• 3-5 years background in Plastics Manufacturing is highly advantageous
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable working in an agile environment, adaptable to changing priorities based on operational demand
• Experience coordinating technical resources.
• A continuous improvement mindset and focus on delivering results.
• The ability to influence, engage, and empower teams to achieve objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer literacy and experience using ERP systems and reporting tools.

Why Join Cospak NZ?

• Be part of a growing and innovative manufacturing business.
• Opportunity to influence operational performance and business outcomes.
• Leadership role with genuine responsibility and impact.
• Work alongside a supportive and engaged management team.
• Opportunity for professional growth and career progression.

If this sounds like the right role for you, please click 'apply' and attach a copy of your current CV and cover letter.

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a current working visa.