Production Manager

Lead the day-to-day operations of one of New Zealand's most advanced LPG cylinder filling and testing facilities.

Based in Papakura, this is a key leadership role responsible for safely delivering production outcomes at a Major Hazard Facility (MHF), while leading a large team in a highly automated manufacturing environment.

You'll be someone who enjoys being out on the floor, supporting your team, solving problems, and finding better ways of doing things.

We're looking for an experienced people leader who can balance operational performance, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement while building a positive, high-performing team culture.

What you'll be doing

You'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, ensuring the site operates safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory requirements.

• Lead the safe and efficient operation of our Bottle Swap Filling and Testing Plant

• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with MHF, hazardous substances, and site requirements

• Planning production to meet customer demand, operational targets and keep things running efficiently

• Working closely with engineering and maintenance teams  to schedule and execute maintenance keep equipment performing at its best

• Identify safety and productivity improvement projects and work closely with engineering teams to design and execute them

• Manage inventory and stock control ensuring regulatory requirements are met

• Lead, mentor and develop a large operational team to deliver strong performance outcomes

• Building a positive culture where people feel supported, accountable, and empowered to do their best work

What's in it for you

• A key leadership role where you'll have real influence and ownership of how the site performs

• The opportunity to lead a large team in a modern, automated production environment

• Opportunity to influence, own and drive plant performance and continuous improvement initiatives

• Plenty of variety, challenge, and problem-solving

• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture

• Competitive salary and employee benefits

• Ongoing development and career growth opportunities

What you'll need to be successful

• Proven leadership experience within manufacturing, FMCG, industrial processing, logistics, or a similar operational environment
• Experience in a maintenance or engineering/technical role would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and risk management within high-risk or regulated environments
• Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• A practical, down-to-earth leadership style and the ability to connect with people at all levels
• Experience working within a Major Hazard Facility, LPG, industrial gases, or hazardous substances environment would be advantageous

If you're an experienced operational leader who is passionate about safety, enjoys developing high-performing teams, and thrives on driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Note: Candidates MUST be currently residing in New Zealand and be legally entitled to work here.

Why you will love working with us
At Linde we identify ourselves with our products – either working for the technical or medical gases business. Being a company with a long tradition in the gases business, we not only care about our customers and high-quality products, but most importantly about our employees. While working with us, expect a safe workplace, high safety standards and a true commitment from our managers to safety.

What we offer you!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.   
 
Our people have the opportunity to thrive and excel. We provide a wide range of training programmes to enhance career development, with a potential for overseas opportunities. We also have a variety of employee appreciation programs to recognise solo and collaborative team efforts.  
 
At Elgas we have market leading employee benefits such as extra KiwiSaver contributions for those that take saving seriously, fully subsidised health insurance for you and your kids, life insurances, flexible working arrangements and employee discounts across a diverse range of NZ retailers.

We are also enthusiastic and involved when it comes to the community with Linde Matched Giving programs, Volunteering leave, and our partnerships with local NZ charities such as Child Cancer Foundation and Road Safety Education.

 So, what are you waiting for? The opportunity is yours. Are you ready to take the lead? 
 
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter & resume) via our online job market.