Production Support Lead

Essity AB

Kawerau, New Zealand
Competitive salary pyckage; fully funded wellbeing...
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5+ years operational leadership experience
High-volume fmcg or continuous manufacturing
Lean or six sigma qualification exposure
** Essity AB is seeking a Production Support Lead for its Kawerau, New Zealand site to oversee production operations and ensure high-quality outcomes in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in FMCG or continuous manufacturing environments, with proven leadership capabilities focused on safety, team development, and operational excellence. **

Job Summary

  • Lead a team of Team Leaders to support over 60 operators across four shifts delivering safe, high-quality production outcomes.
  • Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Planning to ensure smooth production flow and continuous improvement.
  • Join Essity to improve well-being for people while driving positive change for society and the environment in a collaborative atmosphere.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Essity AB is seeking a Production Support Lead for its Kawerau, New Zealand site to oversee production operations and ensure high-quality outcomes in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in FMCG or continuous manufacturing environments, with proven leadership capabilities focused on safety, team development, and operational excellence. **

Salary

Competitive salary package; Fully funded Wellbeing One Southern Cross medical insurance; Free income protection, permanent disability, and life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years operational leadership experience
  • High-volume FMCG or continuous manufacturing
  • Lean or Six Sigma qualification exposure

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of operational management finance
  • Experience with H&S environmental risk systems
  • Background in engineering production optimisation

Key Requirements

  • At least five years post-qualification experience in operational leadership
  • Lean or Six Sigma qualification
  • Experience in high-volume FMCG or continuous manufacturing

Work Rights

Not specified

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