Production Manager

Company: Rubicon Recruitment
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Location: Christchurch
Job Description:

Take full ownership of a busy shop floor in Christchurch and lead a production operation where your decisions shape every result. As Production Manager, you’ll set the direction, drive output and deliver products safely, on time and on budget. With a performance-related bonus and the backing of a large international group, strong results are recognised and rewarded.

As a Production Manager, you will benefit from:

  • A bonus scheme linked to company performance
  • A success-orientated, personal company culture where your impact is visible
  • A newly refitted industrial site with attractive working conditions
  • Pension scheme
  • Free parking

As a Production Manager, your responsibilities will include:

  • Direct all shop floor operations, leading production and personnel to deliver safe, high-quality products to schedule
  • Plan and schedule production to hit targets and meet customer expectations
  • Optimise people, equipment and materials to keep the operation running efficiently
  • Lead, supervise and develop the production workforce, strengthening a positive site culture
  • Uphold quality and health and safety standards, driving continuous improvement across the floor
  • Control costs against budget and work with stakeholders at all levels to resolve issues and streamline workflows

As a Production Manager, your experience will include:

  • An Engineering, Manufacturing or Operations degree, or equivalent practical experience
  • At least 3 to 5 years in a production management role
  • A background in manufacturing or production
  • Strong leadership, management and communication skills
  • Good Excel skills and working knowledge of ERP and production planning software

While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made

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Posted: October 11th, 2026