Site Manager - Mercer Manufacturing & Distribution

Site Manager - Mercer Manufacturing & Distribution Are you an experienced and hands-on leader with manufacturing experience? Apply today! 27th July, 2026 About Us Mercer is a well-known and trusted New Zealand brand, manufacturing and distributing high-quality sinks, taps, and commercial washroom products from our Christchurch site. Mercer is part of NZ Panels Group (NZPG), the nationwide leading manufacturer and distributor of interior products — including pressed decor panels, benchtop surfaces, sinks and taps, commercial washroom products, and particleboard flooring. The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Site Manager to lead our Production and Warehouse teams (approximately 18-20 people) at our Christchurch site. You'll provide day-to-day leadership, engagement, and direction across manufacturing and warehousing operations, ensuring the team hits its operational performance goals while keeping safety and quality front and centre. This is a great opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader who thrives on continuous improvement and wants to make a real, visible impact on a well-loved Kiwi brand. What You'll Be Doing Leading and managing the day-to-day activities of the Production and Warehouse teams Championing a strong safety and quality culture across the site Driving continuous improvement — refining processes and reducing waste Managing costs and site budgets effectively Identifying training and development opportunities for your team Engaging, motivating, and inspiring staff to perform at their best Providing clear daily direction, planning, and communication to keep operations running smoothly Reporting on site performance to the NZPG GM of Manufacturing What We're Looking For Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment A genuine continuous improvement mindset A strong, demonstrated commitment to safety and quality The ability to inspire, motivate, and get the best out of a team Excellent planning, organisation, and communication skills Experience in stainless product fabrication/manufacturing or distribution is advantageous A manufacturing or engineering qualification is advantageous Why Join Mercer / NZ Panels Group? Employee Assistance Program Discounted Health Insurance Free Annual Health Checks Long Service Payments Spotlight employee recognition awards Employee Referral Program Bright Ideas employee suggestion program Thrive staff Wellbeing Program #J-18808-Ljbffr