Production Manager

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Southern Lakes Laundries – Timaru, South Island This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the laundry, leading a production team, and ensuring production, quality, safety and customer service standards are consistently achieved. Key responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operation of the laundry floor Supervise, train and support a team of production staff Plan daily production to ensure customer deadlines and quality standards are met Monitor productivity, KPIs and drive continuous improvement Ensure a safe workplace and compliance with Health & Safety requirements Work closely with the Engineering team to minimise equipment downtime and coordinate preventative maintenance Be the first point of contact for basic machinery troubleshooting and identify maintenance requirements Manage staffing levels and workflow to maximise efficiency Support driver operations and collaborate with other departments Monitor stock levels of chemicals and consumables About you Previous experience managing teams in manufacturing, production, logistics or commercial laundry Mechanically minded, with the ability to identify equipment issues and perform basic troubleshooting Experience working with industrial machinery is highly desirable Strong leadership and communication skills Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities Able to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound decisions Passionate about developing people and improving processes Good computer skills and fluent English Relocation assistance (if applicable) A supportive leadership team The chance to live and work in beautiful Twizel, with easy access to lakes, mountains and outdoor activities About us Southern Lakes Laundries is one of New Zealand's leading commercial laundries. #J-18808-Ljbffr