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Stellar Recruitment
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Senior Production Engineer

  • Posted Today
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Christchurch

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join this successful and growing business in Hornby - senior, technical role with immediate start available.

  • Great team culture - form part of a successful, well-known business and team
  • Potential for additional training and career progression
  • Competitive salary on offer

Senior Production Engineer


About the Role


We are looking for a Manufacturing-focused Production Engineer responsible for optimising site operations, driving best-practice precast manufacturing processes, and ensuring safe, efficient, high quality production. You will be responsible for leading technical support, process improvement and project delivery while improving productivity, cost, quality and delivery performance. You will also promote a positive Health and Safety culture. You duties will include:

  • Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture across the site
  • Interpret shop drawings and manufacturing standards (NZS3101, NZS3109, NZS4058)
  • Develop and maintain SOPs for safe and accurate precast manufacture
  • Provide technical direction to the team for reinforcement, moulds, penetrations, pours, curing, lifting and finishing
  • Use CAD to review/edit drawings and support manufacturing accuracy
  • Ensure all drawings, materials, moulds, plant and labour are ready to meet production plans and customer expectations
  • Monitor WIP, output, downtime, waste and rework
  • Drive continuous improvement in QC/QA, reporting and production systems
  • Attend pre-start checks and toolbox talks and be a regular voice for the team
  • Ensuring adequate resources are available for effective execution of the production plan
  • Coaching and developing the team members

This roster is Monday – Friday based, however at the moment Saturday mornings will also be required as the team are extremely busy! The role is based in Hornby. This role is on a permanent basis and we are looking for somebody who wants to stay long-term and is interesting in progressing within the company. There are options for you to progress into a senior management role fairly quickly.


Skills & Experience


Due to the nature of the role, to be successful in this role you will need:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in process improvement, problem-solving and production engineering
  • Experience in a concrete manufacturing facility is preferred
  • Effective communication skills and ability to be a decision-maker
  • Good leadership and people management skills
  • Strong IT skills – you will be working on computers daily
  • Excellent understanding of Health & Safety procedures
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • To be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol test
  • A great attitude and willingness to learn

About the Company


We are a leader in New Zealand in Water Management Products. We operate eight factory sites across New Zealand and we supply product types for drainage, watermain, environmental. We are proudly family-owned and we were founded 50 years ago and have grown significantly, with now more than 800 employees. We are a proven leader in our market!


How to Apply


If you think you are suitable for this role, or would like to find out more, please click ‘APPLY’ or contact Katie France for a confidential discussion.


Email: Katie.f@stellarrecruitment.co.nz

Desired Hard Skills

  • CAD
  • Concrete Manufacturing
  • Health & Safety Procedures
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Process Improvement
  • Production Engineering
  • Quality Assurance
  • Quality Control
  • Reading Engineering Drawings

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Attitude
  • Decision-Making
  • Leadership
  • People Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Willingness To Learn

Benefits & Perks

  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
  • Includes Weekends

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