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Like You, We’re Proudly Building New Zealand! It’s something we are proud to have been a trusted part of, for over 90 years and counting. Every day, passionate and dedicated people come together as an industry to help build healthy, sustainable homes, creating a better future for all New Zealanders. GIB® Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand. Our quality and reliable products, along with our unparalleled service and support is what sets us apart. When you start with us, you will learn that we are all brought together by the passion we have for putting the customer at the heart of everything we do. About the Role We are looking for a Despatch Operator to join our Distribution Team in Tauriko, Tauranga. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient distribution of our high-quality products to our valued customers. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide an efficient and accurate warehouse service including unloading trucks, loading trucks, and picking orders in accordance with customer requirements while maintaining In Full, On Time and In Spec (I.F.O.T.I.S). About You We’re looking for a team member who is responsive to the needs of the team, has excellent communication skills and who has a positive attitude and passion for what they do to fit in with our current team. You will have extensive experience on a fork hoist in a warehousing environment with planning and loading skills. Also required: <ul><li>Attention to detail, good organisation skill and can plan ahead</li><li>A sound working knowledge of the loading&#x2F; unloading principles of high risk product.</li><li>Safety focused, has initiative and self-motivation with strong teamwork skills</li><li>A current Forklift license is desirable, but not essential, as we can train</li><li>Able to work upto 50 hours a week, on an evening shift, Monday to Friday</li></ul> The Opportunity This is a great opportunity to take up a key role with a manufacturing &amp; distribution leader. You will be working with a positive, hardworking team, with a strong focus on safety. We offer a supportive working environment with a great career development platform, and on-going opportunities both within Winstone Wallboards and with the Fletcher Building Group. Fletcher Building will also match your KiwiSaver contributions up to 4% of base salary, and provide a leading maternity scheme.

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Despatch Operator

For almost 100 years, we’ve been proud to help shape Aotearoa, New Zealand. Every day, passionate and dedicated people come together as an industry to help build healthy, sustainable homes, creating a better future for all New Zealanders.  GIB® Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand.  Our quality and reliable products, along with our unparalleled service and support is what sets us apart. We are looking for a practical and people-focused Mechanical Team Leader to lead our maintenance team at our Tauriko plant – a high-volume, safety led manufacturing environment where teamwork and reliability matter. About the Role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you&#x27;ll provide frontline leadership to our Mechanical maintenance trades team, ensuring preventative, planned and reactive maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard across the site. This is a hands-on leadership role, with approximately 50% of your time spent on the tools and 50% coordinating work, supporting the team and driving plant reliability. You&#x27;ll play a key role in prioritising maintenance activities, improving equipment performance and fostering a strong safety and continuous improvement culture. About You <ul><li>Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or relevant trade background.</li><li>Proven experience in a manufacturing, industrial or heavy plant environment.</li><li>Proven leadership experience or ready to take the next step into a Team Leader role.</li><li>Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with ability to remain calm under pressure.</li><li>Able to prioritise work, coordinate resources and manage competing demands.</li><li>A collaborative leader with effective communication skills and who can build strong relationships.</li><li>Committed to maintaining high safety standards and leading by example.</li><li>Experienced MEX (CMMS) user and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite.</li></ul> On Offer We understand that our people are our greatest asset. As part of the Fletcher Building Group, you will have opportunities to grow and develop within Winstone Wallboards and the wider Fletcher Building group as well as access to these awesome benefits, including: <ul><li>Competitive salary + on call allowance.</li><li>An Employee Education Fund for you and dependents.</li><li>An Employee Welfare Fund to support you in times of need.</li><li>KiwiSaver contributions matched up to 4% of your base salary.</li><li>Generous Parental Leave benefits.</li><li>Discounts on company products as well as with partners such as Toyota, Samsung, PB Tech, Z Petrol and more.</li></ul> This is an opportunity to lead an experienced team and contribute to the ongoing success of a leading New Zealand manufacturer. If you’re ready to lead a capable team and make a practical impact in a busy manufacturing environment, we’d like to hear from you. Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader

<h3>Description</h3> For almost 100 years, we’ve been proud to help shape New Zealand. Every day, passionate and dedicated people come together as an industry to help build healthy, sustainable homes, creating a better future for all New Zealanders. GIB® Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand. Our quality and reliable products, along with our unparalleled service and support is what sets us apart. When you start with us, you will learn that we are all brought together by the passion we have for putting the customer at the heart of everything we do. About the Role Reporting to the National Supply Chain Manager, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for Winstone Wallboards&#x27; largest distribution operation and the overall leadership of our Tauriko distribution site. You&#x27;ll lead a team of leaders and specialists across inventory, despatch and warehouse operations, with responsibility for more than 40 team members across the site.As Tauranga Distribution Manager, you&#x27;ll drive a high-performance culture, build leadership capability, and deliver continuous improvement across safety, service, inventory and operational performance, ensuring exceptional outcomes for both customers and the business. Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Leading and developing a high-performing distribution team through strong leadership, coaching and succession planning.</li><li>Ensuring inventory accuracy, stock integrity, exceptional customer service and operational excellence.</li><li>Working closely with your leaders to identify and resolve issues affecting customer service or inventory.</li><li>Driving a culture where safety, quality and continuous improvement are embedded in everything we do.</li><li>Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve productivity, service and cost performance.</li><li>Building strong relationships across Manufacturing, Planning, Customer Service, Sales and Supply Chain teams.</li><li>Managing site performance, budgets, KPIs and operational reporting.</li><li>Leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance business performance and customer outcomes.</li></ul> About You We&#x27;re looking for a strategic supply chain professional who can bring strong operational and people leadership, embed a high-performance culture and elevate capability across our Tauranga Distribution operation. You&#x27;ll be equally comfortable leading teams on the warehouse floor as you are analysing performance data, challenging processes and influencing stakeholders. You thrive on building capability, driving accountability, and using data and systems to continuously improve operational performance. To be successful, you&#x27;ll bring:<ul><li>Significant leadership experience within supply chain, distribution, warehousing or logistics operations.</li><li>Strong warehouse operations and inventory management expertise within fast-paced manufacturing environment.</li><li>A proven ability to lead leaders, develop capability and build high-performing teams.</li><li>A data-driven approach, leveraging systems, reporting and analytics to identify opportunities, solve problems and drive business performance.</li><li>Experience improving operational processes, implementing change and delivering measurable results.</li><li>The ability to influence stakeholders and foster a positive, high-performance culture focused on accountability, safety and customer excellence.</li></ul> Why Winstone Wallboards? We understand that our people are our greatest asset. As part of the Fletcher Building Group, you&#x27;ll have the opportunity to lead a business-critical function while enjoying a range of market-leading benefits, including a competitive salary package, an Employee Education for you and dependents, a generous Parental Leave and Welfare Fund to support you when it matters most and KiwiSaver employer contributions matched to 4% as well as a range of other benefits. If you&#x27;re a proven supply chain leader ready to drive meaningful change, develop high-performing teams and make a lasting impact, we&#x27;d love to hear from you. Apply now. Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

Head of Distribution - Tauranga

<h3>Description</h3>Despatcher – Full Time, Permanent position working 12pm – 9pm, Monday to Friday GIB® Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand.  For almost 100 years, we’ve been proud to help shape New Zealand. Every day, passionate and dedicated people come together as an industry to help build healthy, sustainable homes, creating a better future for all New Zealanders. When you start with us, you will learn that we are all brought together by the passion we have for putting the customer at the heart of everything we do. Due to an internal promotion, we are now seeking a dedicated Despatcher on our afternoon shift, based at our Tauriko site,. In this role you will control, coordinate, and plan the daily despatch processes, supporting the Senior Despatcher in all aspects including:<ul><li>Administration - Despatch all trucks for site delivery services, complete all orders and extra charges daily</li><li>Preparing Loads - Ensure all appropriate paperwork is allocated to correct vehicles, communicate clearly with customers and attach pick slips with charge-out dockets for driver signatures</li><li>Truck Schedule - Keep the daily run-sheet and jobs up to date, including paperwork.</li><li>Charges - Calculate time on site using E-Road for extra labour deliveries and confirm pallet collections with the carrier.</li><li>Act as a point of contact for cartage contractors and the call centre to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of plasterboard.</li></ul> About You<ul><li>Able to problem-solve, with a customer-focused mindset, building relationships with ease.</li><li>Ideally some experience in logistics, or a similar type of role.</li><li>Proficient with IT with high attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Cool under pressure, and able to handle multiple juggling priorities when they arise.</li><li>Be an enthusiastic team player with a passion for learning and developing your skills.</li></ul> Why Join Us? You&#x27;ll be part of a collaborative team supporting one of New Zealand&#x27;s most advanced manufacturing facilities, with the opportunity to make a genuine impact on operational performance and continuous improvement. As part of the Fletcher Building Group, you&#x27;ll benefit from an Employee Education Fund for you and your dependants, generous parental leave, KiwiSaver contributions matched up to 4%, employee welfare support, a wide range of retail discounts, and the backing of a stable, inclusive business that genuinely invests in its people and their development. Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

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Like you, we’re proudly building New Zealand! It’s something we are proud to have been a trusted part of, for over 90 years. GIB® Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand. Our quality and reliable products, efficient manufacturing processes along with our unparalleled service and support are what sets us apart. The roleReporting to the Production Shift Team Lead, this role will see you responsible for the processes involved in the manufacture of GIB® plasterboard. Daily responsibilities will range across:<ul><li>Routine checks of plant operations and controlling semi-automated equipment via computers</li><li>Process control, monitoring the chemical and physical aspects of board production</li><li>Replenishing additive lines and operating machines as required to ensure continuous production</li><li>Quality assurance duties and actively reporting issues or faults</li><li>Technical problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple production demands simultaneously.</li></ul> About youTo be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable mechanical and &#x2F; or technical skills, and an interest in computer-controlled equipment. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential, as well as an aptitude for numerical calculations. Forklift experience will help provide a great start to the role. Motivated applicants who have mechanical or process engineering qualifications &#x2F; experience would also be highly regarded. In addition to this, you will be:<ul><li>Physically fit with the ability to safely carry out manual handling tasks as required</li><li>Self-motivated and able to work autonomously within a team</li><li>Able to prioritise, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy</li><li>A commitment to safe work practices and a belief that all injuries are preventable</li><li>Mechanically&#x2F;technically minded - in which we go through a test during the interview process</li></ul> The successful candidate will work on an alternating shift pattern between morning and night shifts. The pattern after your initial training period is 2 day shifts (7 am – 7 pm), then 2 night shifts (7 pm – 7 am), followed by 4 days off. The role also includes:<ul><li>Great employee benefits including staff discounts on a wide range of services, a supportive employee assistance programme and regular health monitoring</li><li>Competitive salary and a safety-focused workplace culture</li><li>Performance driven rewards</li><li>A supportive team environment in a long-standing, stable company.</li></ul> The opportunityIf you would like to join a second-to-none culture in a multi-award winning, iconic Kiwi business, apply now!

Production Operator

For almost 100 years, we’ve been proud to help shape New Zealand. Every day, passionate and dedicated people come together as an industry to help build healthy, sustainable homes, creating a better future for all New Zealanders. GIB® Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand.  Our quality and reliable products, along with our unparalleled service and support is what sets us apart. When you start with us, you will learn that we are all brought together by the passion we have for putting the customer at the heart of everything we do. About the Role As a Manufacturing Support Officer, you&#x27;ll be at the centre of our Tauriko manufacturing operation, supporting the flow of information between Production, Distribution and Supply Chain teams. You&#x27;ll be responsible for maintaining accurate system data, coordinating production and inventory transactions, supporting reporting requirements, and providing operational and administrative support that helps keep the site running smoothly and efficiently. Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Maintaining accurate production, inventory and operational data within JDE</li><li>Supporting production planning and operational scheduling activities</li><li>Coordinating inventory and warehouse transactions across production and distribution teams</li><li>Providing office administration support, including purchasing and PPE coordination</li><li>Coordinating communication across manufacturing departments</li><li>Assisting with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives</li></ul> About You You&#x27;ll enjoy working with systems, data and people in equal measure and have experience supporting a manufacturing, production or operational environment. Highly organised and proactive, you&#x27;ll thrive in a fast-paced setting and be confident managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Ideally, you&#x27;ll have: <ul><li>At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, production support, operational coordination or similar role, supported by relevant prior work experience</li><li>A qualification in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or a related discipline</li><li>Advanced capability using ERP systems such as JDE, SAP or similar</li><li>Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving capabilities</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail</li><li>The ability to build effective working relationships across production, distribution and support teams</li></ul> Why Join Us? You&#x27;ll be part of a collaborative team supporting one of New Zealand&#x27;s most advanced manufacturing facilities, with the opportunity to make a genuine impact on operational performance and continuous improvement. As part of the Fletcher Building Group, you&#x27;ll benefit from an Employee Education Fund for you and your dependants, generous parental leave, KiwiSaver contributions matched up to 4%, employee welfare support, a wide range of retail discounts, and the backing of a stable, inclusive business that genuinely invests in its people and their development. Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Manufacturing Support Officer

<h3>Description</h3> GIB® Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand. For almost 100 years, we’ve been proud to help shape New Zealand. Every day, passionate and dedicated people come together as an industry to help build healthy, sustainable homes, creating a better future for all New Zealanders. Our quality and reliable products, along with our unparalleled service and support is what sets us apart. When you start with us, you will learn that we are all brought together by the passion we have for putting the customer at the heart of everything we do. About the Role This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact supply chain improvement project at our Tauriko site. Reporting to the Head of Distribution, you&#x27;ll take ownership of identifying, implementing and embedding improvements across inventory, processes and operational performance, helping us deliver a world-class customer experience.Working with Distribution, Manufacturing, Planning and Finance functions, you&#x27;ll use data, challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change that delivers lasting results. What You&#x27;ll Be Doing <ul><li>Leading supply chain and inventory improvement initiatives that deliver measurable operational and customer outcomes.</li><li>Identifying root causes, analysing data and implementing solutions to improve inventory accuracy and performance.</li><li>Challenging existing processes and embedding smarter, more efficient ways of working.</li><li>Partnering with stakeholders to drive sustainable change.</li><li>Developing reporting and insights to support data-driven decision making.</li><li>Supporting inventory operations and ensuring best practice processes are maintained.</li></ul> About You You&#x27;re a driven and commercially minded supply chain professional who thrives on improving processes, solving complex operational challenges and delivering measurable results. You’ll bring: <ul><li>Proven experience in supply chain, inventory, warehousing or distribution environments, with a track record of delivering process improvement and operational change.</li><li>Strong project and change management capability, with the ability to lead initiatives from concept through to implementation.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge existing ways of working and drive outcomes.</li><li>Highly analytical, detail-oriented and process-driven and process-driven.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems to support data-driven decision making.</li><li>Relevant tertiary qualification, with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) or equivalent continuous improvement qualification preferred.</li></ul> Why Winstone Wallboards? This is an opportunity to make a real impact in one of New Zealand&#x27;s leading manufacturing businesses. You&#x27;ll lead meaningful supply chain improvement initiatives at our Tauriko site, with the support, scale and stability of the Fletcher Building Group behind you. If you&#x27;re someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, using data to solve problems and delivering real operational improvements, we&#x27;d love to hear from you. Apply now. Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

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