Print Production Manager - Tauranga, Tauranga
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Kings Recruitment

Print Production Manager - Tauranga

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  • Full Time

Tauranga

Job Description

Job description

Relocate to sunny Tauranga | Flexo Labels | Competitive salary

Know print. Lead people. Drive performance. Enjoy a lifestyle change.

Ready to leave the Auckland commute behind and enjoy more of what life has to offer? This is an opportunity to take the next step in your print career, leading an established flexographic label-printing operation in sunny Tauranga.


With modern equipment, long-term customer contracts, a supportive team and early starts that leave your afternoons free, this role offers an appealing combination of career opportunity and lifestyle.


Why Make the Move?

  • Lifestyle: Enjoy everything Tauranga has to offer, from beaches and the outdoors to a more relaxed pace of life.
  • Early starts, early finishes: Start at 6am and enjoy more of your afternoons. 40 hours per week.
  • Excellent salary: Circa $110K-$120K depending on your experience.
  • Stability: Long-term customer contracts and a steady, engaged workforce.
  • People-first culture: A friendly, supportive workplace where people are valued.
  • Make your mark: Build on existing improvements and influence future productivity, processes and investment.
  • Modern facilities: Lead an established operation in a well-equipped production plant in West Tauranga.

Relocating from Auckland? If you’re ready for a change of scenery without compromising your career, this is well worth a look.


The Opportunity

Leading a team of approximately nine people within a business of around 50 employees, you’ll oversee day-to-day print production, ensuring jobs are planned effectively, quality standards are maintained and customer deadlines are met.

Combining people leadership with technical problem-solving and forward planning, you’ll drive production efficiency, coordinate maintenance, manage purchasing and stock, and deliver ongoing operational improvements.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead and develop the print production team, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
  • Manage production planning, scheduling, workflow and resource allocation.
  • Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality and equipment performance.
  • Coordinate preventative maintenance programmes with external contractors.
  • Oversee purchasing and stock requirements.
  • Contribute to health and safety, quality and food safety compliance, including ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and BRC requirements.
  • Work with senior management on equipment, technology and capital investment decisions.


What You’ll Bring

You’ll be an experienced print professional who combines sound technical knowledge with practical leadership and a continuous improvement mindset.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

  • A solid background in print production, with experience in a production leadership or supervisory role.
  • Strong knowledge of printing processes, machinery and production workflows.
  • Experience in production planning, scheduling and resource management.
  • Proven people leadership skills and the ability to build trust within a diverse team.
  • A practical, methodical approach to problem-solving and operational improvement.
  • Experience with purchasing, stock control, maintenance coordination and compliance.
  • Strong computer skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills.
  • Knowledge of food safety, BRC standards and quality management systems.


Flexographic label-printing experience is strongly preferred , particularly narrow or wide web. Candidates from other print disciplines with the right technical understanding and strong production leadership experience will also be considered.

You won’t need to operate the presses yourself, but you will need the technical credibility to work confidently alongside experienced printers and make informed decisions.


How to Apply

Interested in making the move to Tauranga? Apply now with your up-to-date CV, outlining your relevant print production experience and leadership background.


For a confidential discussion, contact Chanelle Bryan at Kings Recruitment.

chanelle@kingsrecruitment.co.nz | 09 600 5151


This opportunity is being managed exclusively by Kings Recruitment. Confidential enquiries are welcome.

Ready for a fresh start? Relocate to sunny Tauranga in time to enjoy summer and get the kids settled for the first day of Term 1. The role is available now, with a flexible start date for the right person, but no later than the end of January.


Applicants must have the right to live and work in New Zealand. Overseas applicants cannot be considered.

Due to the volume of applications, we’re unable to respond to every applicant. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted within seven working days.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Resource Management
  • Production Planning
  • Compliance
  • Data-driven Decision Making

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Decision-making
  • Leadership
  • Organisation
  • Problem-solving

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