Production Team Manager

Oritain is a global leader in authenticity verification through science and data science. We provide scientific traceability solutions that help major brands understand the origin of their products and maintain supply chain integrity. As we continue to expand, we are seeking 2 x Production Team Managers to join our Dunedin Delivery Team.

These newly created roles will be dedicated to lead our Production Technicians and be responsible for the daily management of tasks in the Product Delivery Teams. Their focus will be on quality control in the day-to-day management, ensuring that work is delivered to Oritain's clients in-full on-time. This is an exciting time to join our business, and this is a rare opportunity to use your existing management skills and experience to make one of these roles your own.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily management of Production Technicians & workflow of tasks in the Product Delivery Teams to meet DIFOT.
• Optimise team performance through strategic work allocation and process improvements.
• Drive improvements to the workflow through Lean processes (<1-month programmes).
• Be a role model to drive positive behaviour's and values.
• Implement new capabilities/software functionalities within the Product Delivery workflow.
• Maintain alignment of product with product teams.
• Responsible for ensuring that the teams are meeting OKR's.
• Provide management support for individual team members, including onboarding, training, ongoing role competency and development.
• Act as the first point of contact for workflow-related issues, escalating as necessary.

• 3+ years of experience in a similar managerial role within a production environment.
• Be flexible, and collaboratively build & define this new role to add maximum value to the Delivery Operations team.
• Confident working in a constantly changing environment, and comfortable with newness & freshness as the norm.
• A strong understanding of Lean/continuous improvement management systems and their application.
• A good understanding of process management and quality assurance processes in a production environment.
• The ability to identify, define, engage stakeholders, design, communicate and implement new processes as required.
• Demonstrable leadership and team management skills with a positive attitude to change.
• Naturally resilient and thrives with competing priorities on the go.
• Proficient in performance management and employee development.
• Experience in fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Possess a high level of computer literacy and be happy to embrace learning new software and it's challenges.
• Background in data-driven decision-making is a plus.
• An understanding of Kanban boards/work scheduling systems would be advantageous.

• 35 days holiday including STAT holidays
• 2 days paid volunteering leave
• Life insurance
• Birthday holiday leave
• A monthly well-being allowance
• Access to an extensive on-line learning platform
• Health benefits cash-back policy
• A fun team culture with regular social activities
• Employee Assistant Programme
• An opportunity to enhance your career with an organisation that has a strong sense of purpose.
• You will be exposed to a wide variety of people and areas within the business and be given the opportunity to learn from a highly skilled and passionate team. We have flexible working options and a competitive remuneration package.

Applications will be considered as they are received, and we will be progressing these as they arrive. If you think this is the role for you and Oritain is the place you want to be, we encourage you to apply today! We will be considering applicants who have the current right to live and work in New Zealand only.

Diversity

Oritain is committed to its mission to build a world-class business that evolves for decades to come and helps create tangible change in the world. As global citizens, we are therefore committed to continuing to grow a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and our ‘one team’ approach is a trusted commitment which run through everything we do.

Please note: Studies have shown that under-represented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. As part of our dedication to diversity, we at Oritain encourage applicants that are excited about the role and company to apply anyways even if their past experience doesn’t always align perfectly with every qualification in the job description.

Published: 12 September 2024