Production Manager

About the role

You will oversee the day-to-day operation and assist the Higgins Concrete Auckland Manager with the business and its duties. You will supervise our team, and make sure production requirements and health and safety matters are met.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day manufacture and delivery of concrete, to time and to spec.
• Assist the Auckland Manager with branch operations, customer commitments, sales alignment and the duties that keep the plant running.
• Supervise batchers, despatch, technicians and drivers. Run toolbox meetings, and hold basic disciplinary meetings on day-to-day performance and behaviour.
• Follow up customer concerns and close them out.
• Attend pre-pour meetings with commercial customers so the pour is agreed before the trucks roll.
• Carry out pre-delivery inspections so trucks and loads are right before they leave.
• Ensure production requirements are met, including batching quality, product correction, raw materials and plant readiness.
• Lead health and safety on the floor, including toolbox meetings, so our systems are followed, targets are met and nothing is walked past.
• Keep production aligned with the sales team so we do what we said we would.
• Step into despatch, the lab, batching or sales when needed so the day does not stop.

About you

• Proven experience in concrete manufacturing, despatch, lab or plant supervision, some sales experience would be bonus points.
• Experience supervising an operational team.
• A current Class 1 driver's licence, and a willingness to get stuck in.
• A sound understanding of daily production planning in a concrete plant.
• A clear commitment to health and safety.
• Strong communication, and the judgement to support a manager.
• Reliable, punctual, and calm on a full order book.

About us

Higgins Concrete is an established ready mix concrete company with operations in Manawatu, Wairarapa, Wellington, Nelson, Taupo, Tauranga, South Auckland, Hawkes Bay and Central Hawkes Bay. Our success is achieved through our people – capable, experienced people with a can-do attitude and a commitment to the highest delivery standards and customer support.

Benefits

• Company vehicle.
• Tools of the trade provided.
• A privately owned family business.