Production Optimisation Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

This is a featured job

Continuous Improvement Lead

This is a Full time job

$110,000 – $120,000 per year

• Opportunity to shape a newly created role and make a genuine impact
• Supportive family-owned culture with long-term focus and stability

• Opportunity to shape a newly created role and make a genuine impact
• Supportive family-owned culture with long-term focus and stability

If you are someone who enjoys improving systems, engaging people, and delivering meaningful operational change, we would love to hear from you.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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Engineering Manager

at New Zealand Health Manufacturing

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Directly impact site performance
Drive continuous improvement and innovation
No two-days are the same

Directly impact site performance
Drive continuous improvement and innovation
No two-days are the same

Engineering Manager leading site maintenance, equipment management and engineering team in natural health manufacturing.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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Listed four days ago

Continuous Improvement Lead

at Galantai Plastics

This is a Full time job

Glendene, Auckland

$110,000 – $120,000 per year

• Opportunity to shape a newly created role and make a genuine impact
• Supportive family-owned culture with long-term focus and stability

• Opportunity to shape a newly created role and make a genuine impact
• Supportive family-owned culture with long-term focus and stability

If you are someone who enjoys improving systems, engaging people, and delivering meaningful operational change, we would love to hear from you.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Production Engineer

at Recruitnet Consulting Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Base + profit share : 45hr week

Work with modern technology and systems
Continuous improvement and process optimisation focus
Project management of new equipment installations

Work with modern technology and systems
Continuous improvement and process optimisation focus
Project management of new equipment installations

We are seeking a hands-on Production Engineer with superior problem-solving skills to optimise technology and production processes, based in Gisborne.

Recruited byBrigitta Warren

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Manufacturing Lead

at ETEL Ltd

This is a Full time job

Avondale, Auckland

Own end-to-end production performance
Lead teams and drive continuous improvement
Convenient Avondale location with on-site parking

Own end-to-end production performance
Lead teams and drive continuous improvement
Convenient Avondale location with on-site parking

You are a confident and practical leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Production Coordinator

at iAthletic

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

Drive manufacturing excellence. Join our dynamic team, grow your career, and shape production innovation.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

16d ago

Listed three days ago

Engineering Manager

at New Zealand Health Manufacturing

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Directly impact site performance
Drive continuous improvement and innovation
No two-days are the same

Directly impact site performance
Drive continuous improvement and innovation
No two-days are the same

Engineering Manager leading site maintenance, equipment management and engineering team in natural health manufacturing.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Production Manager / Ready to Run the Floor Like It’s Your Own ....

at Heat Treatments

This is a Full time job

Mount Roskill, Auckland

This is not just another production role — it’s an opportunity to step into a position where you can genuinely influence how the operation runs.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed nine days ago

Production Manager

at Alexander James Limited

This is a Full time job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

A senior operational leadership position
A fast-paced manufacturing environment with genuine scale
The ability to influence plant performance and culture

A senior operational leadership position
A fast-paced manufacturing environment with genuine scale
The ability to influence plant performance and culture

An established New Zealand food manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

9d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Continuous Improvement & Integrated Management System Lead

at Resero NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

A CI Lead who enjoys being close to the plant & seeing results. You'll partner with ops to deliver meaningful cost-out across the value chain.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

15d ago

Listed three days ago

Production Manager

at Pure Oil New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Pure Oil NZ is on a path of significant growth and requires an additional Production Manager to help with expansion plans.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Simplify (Continuous Improvements) Manager - New Plymouth

at Tegel

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Competitive salary + Medical and life insurance benefits + Kiwisaver 4%
Staff discounts on Tegel products + Leadership opportunity
Established, stable territory with strong brand recognition

Competitive salary + Medical and life insurance benefits + Kiwisaver 4%
Staff discounts on Tegel products + Leadership opportunity
Established, stable territory with strong brand recognition

We’re looking for a driven and collaborative SIMPLIFY! Manager (Continuous Improvements) to join our Regional Ops NI team and lead the next phase of o

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

10d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Manufacturing Optimizer

at New Zealand Panels Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Employee benefits - free annual health checks and discounted health insurance
East Tamaki location and free parking
Full-time and permanent position

Employee benefits - free annual health checks and discounted health insurance
East Tamaki location and free parking
Full-time and permanent position

Join us as a Manufacturing Optimizer and turn smart ideas into streamlined production.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty seven days ago

Manufacturing/Operations Manager

at Elite Truck Specialist

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

An exciting opportunity to join a high performing business with fantastic growth prospects for the right candidate.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Supply Chain Manager

at Firstlight Foods

This is a Full time job

Havelock North, Hawkes Bay

Lead end-to-end supply chain operations
Drive continuous improvement
Make a real impact across the business

Lead end-to-end supply chain operations
Drive continuous improvement
Make a real impact across the business

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving supply chain challenges, and value innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Process Engineer

at Endless Metals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

$90,000 – $100,000 per year

Be part of an exciting growing business full of opportunities
Be part of a great team who love a laugh while they work.
Come join us and learn about the exciting metal recycling industry!

Be part of an exciting growing business full of opportunities
Be part of a great team who love a laugh while they work.
Come join us and learn about the exciting metal recycling industry!

This is a unique opportunity to embed yourself in a hands-on industrial environment, apply your engineering knowledge, and make a real difference.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty four days ago

Process Operator

at New Ground Coffee

This is a Full time job

Wairau Valley, Auckland

$28 – $35 per hour

Fast-growing coffee startup seeks experienced Process Operator. Good Pay. Full training, all shifts. Hands-on role across blending, canning, retort.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Head of Service Operations

at Hunter Campbell Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauriko, Bay of Plenty

Beautiful offices in Tauriko

Culture built on hard work, good humour & people who take pride in what they do
Lead a strong, established team nationally
Great salary + company car

Culture built on hard work, good humour & people who take pride in what they do
Lead a strong, established team nationally
Great salary + company car

Join a family owned Kiwi business that is on an exciting growth trajectory

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Continuous Improvement Lead

at Watties

This is a Full time job

Tomoana, Hawkes Bay

Competitive Salary + KiwiSaver + Bonus!

Opportunity to grow your Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing career!
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Location: Tomoana, New Zealand

Opportunity to grow your Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing career!
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Location: Tomoana, New Zealand

We are looking for a new Continuous Improvement Lead to join the Tomoana, New Zealand team at Watties!

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Manufacturing Supervisor

at Talent Connection NZ Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Salary + Kiwisaver

Rotating 12-hour shifts with built-in lifestyle flexibility
Secure, long-term role with an established NZ/AUS manufacturer
Coach, lead and grow a supportive production team

Rotating 12-hour shifts with built-in lifestyle flexibility
Secure, long-term role with an established NZ/AUS manufacturer
Coach, lead and grow a supportive production team

Lead a high-performing manufacturing team at Stratex — a trusted NZ packaging manufacturer supplying well-known FMCG brands.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Process Engineer

at Rakon

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Convenient Mount Wellington location
Great multicultural environment
Busy and fast paced manufacturing environment

Convenient Mount Wellington location
Great multicultural environment
Busy and fast paced manufacturing environment

Great role for an experienced Process Engineer who excels at improving processes, tackling technical challenges, and driving operational excellence.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed nine days ago

Production Planner

at Olam Food Ingredients NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Tokoroa, Waikato

Your chance to make your mark!
End to end planning

Your chance to make your mark!
End to end planning

Ever wanted to shape a planning role from scratch? Make the role your own?

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

9d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Production Engineer - Relocate to Timaru

at People Inc Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Generous base plus bonus and relocation

Drive improvements across processes, SOPs, and systems
Key role in fast-growing SME with visible impact
Competitive package including salary, bonus and relocation support

Drive improvements across processes, SOPs, and systems
Key role in fast-growing SME with visible impact
Competitive package including salary, bonus and relocation support

Drive improvements across production processes, SOPs, and manufacturing systems within this growing NZ manufacturer.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

22h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Manufacturing Planner

at Laminex NZ

This is a Full time job

Rotokawa, Waikato

Thrive in a fast‑paced environment where your expertise is valued
Balance capacity, inventory, and service outcomes
Join a team that values safety, collaboration, and quality

Thrive in a fast‑paced environment where your expertise is valued
Balance capacity, inventory, and service outcomes
Join a team that values safety, collaboration, and quality

Drive performance by planning and scheduling production, balancing demand, capacity and inventory, and delivering insights for strong outcomes.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

22d ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Business Improvement Specialist, Service Delivery

at Enable New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Lead initiatives that transform service delivery and performance
Drive measurable gains across cost, quality and productivity
Partner with leaders and teams to deliver impactful, sustainable improvements

Lead initiatives that transform service delivery and performance
Drive measurable gains across cost, quality and productivity
Partner with leaders and teams to deliver impactful, sustainable improvements

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Business Improvement Specialist, Service Delivery to lead continuous improvement initiatives...

subClassification: Management & SupportManagement & Support

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Injection Moulding Process Engineer

at Tekplas 2025 Limited

This is a Full time job

Tamahere, Waikato

Competitive pay rate - based on skills and experience| Paid rest & meal breaks.
Modern and clean work environment - cleanroom facility
Great team environment| Positive work culture

Competitive pay rate - based on skills and experience| Paid rest & meal breaks.
Modern and clean work environment - cleanroom facility
Great team environment| Positive work culture

Experienced Injection Moulding Process Engineer to develop and optimise moulding processes in a highly automated manufacturing environment.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Start-Up Lead

at McCain Foods (NZ) Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru, Canterbury

Lead the launch of cutting-edge production at McCain—drive start-up, optimise performance, and make your mark in a high-impact leadership role.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Gelato Production Artisan — Lick This! Napier

at Kiwi Kones Limited

This is a Full time job

Napier South, Hawkes Bay

$28 – $35 per hour depending on experience

Independent production role at Napier's favourite gelato shop. $28–$35/hr, full training. Discipline & consistency matter more than gelato experience.

subClassification: Bakers & Pastry ChefsBakers & Pastry Chefs

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

27d ago•Expiring