Manufacturing Supervisor
Join a supportive and growing team where your leadership, coaching, and operational experience will make a real impact.
Stratex is a leading manufacturer of customised paper-based flexible packaging solutions - trusted by some of the biggest food and FMCG brands in New Zealand and Australia, including Nestlé, Fonterra, and PepsiCo.
After strong growth across their NZ and Australian customer base, Stratex is looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor to join the team - and they are looking for people who wish to grow with the business, not just fill a role.
What You’ll Do
Lead and support production teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-performing daily operations across the manufacturing floor
Coordinate staffing, leave management, overtime, and shift priorities to meet production schedules and customer requirements
Drive a strong health, safety, and compliance culture through inductions, hazard management, PPE control, audits, and continuous safety engagement
Coach, train, and develop operators by maintaining training plans, SOPs, skills matrices, and competency records across the team
Monitor production performance, quality, downtime, and housekeeping standards while identifying continuous improvement opportunities to enhance productivity and efficiency
What You’ll Bring
Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, train, and motivate teams to achieve operational goals
Sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices, with a proactive approach to compliance and continuous improvement
Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Solid digital skills, including MS Office and production reporting systems, combined with a practical, hands-on approach and positive attitude
What’s On Offer
Rotating 12-hour shifts that provide built-in time off and lifestyle flexibility
Secure, long-term role with a well-established manufacturer
Collaborative, supportive team culture with strong leadership at every level
Ongoing training and development
Join a supportive and growing team where your leadership, coaching, and operational experience will make a real impact.
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- Department
- Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
- Role
- Production Team Leader
- Locations
- Stratex
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