Production Team Leader

• Operating in a brand new production facility
• Leading a collaborative and inclusive culture
• Leadership role within an integrated operations team

SPEX hold the view that every customer order represents a person waiting for greater independence, improved mobility or a better quality of life. With a commitment to integrated innovation, quality and excellence, SPEX have established a strong global presence, designing, manufacturing and exporting soft seating for mobility devices to over 30 countries worldwide. SPEX’s driving belief is they are not here simply to manufacture products but more to fulfil promises.

The role of Production Team Leader is to drive productivity, quality and excellence by ensuring clarity around the goals that need to operate within a supportive culture that also recognises the purpose of improving lives and fulfilling the promise. Key tools within your tool box will include some knowledge and or interest in ‘Lean’ principals for manufacturing a committed philosophy of continuous improvement and as part of this an openness to Innovation.

With support from the Production Supervisor, as a leader you will look to engage and cultivate a collaborative and inclusive environment where the wellbeing  and continued development of your team is important to you. Your nature will be to support, coach and guide in a way that grows knowledge, ‘know how’ and skill, thereby lifting performance. At the practical end, you will complete the production planning process by scheduling work and assigning tasks and you will support success by measuring performance and outcomes.

Meeting commitments to customers is important, achieving this in an environment where your people stay safe and the quality of what you produce is part of the continuous improvement process requires your team to understand and focus on the customer and the purpose of SPEX.

There is clear opportunity for a strong leader to progress and build a career within SPEX. If this could be you, then follow the application process to apply.

Confidential enquiries or discussions can be made by contacting Gerald van Looy on [021 302 888](tel:021 302 888).

Please apply now via SEEK or alternatively online at www.echelongroup.co.nz

Applications close 9 October 2026.

To be considered you must contact Echelon Group directly as applications through other agencies will not be considered or accepted.