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Production Systems Manager

Alliance Group · 1001-5000 employees

Christchurch, Canterbury
OnsiteFull timeMid level

About the job

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of operations and technology.

As Production Systems Manager, you'll lead the systems and technology that keep our manufacturing operations running safely, efficiently, and effectively every day. From reliability and performance through to future improvements and innovation, you'll play a critical role in supporting operational success.

Working alongside operational leaders across the business, you'll drive improvements that directly impact production outcomes and business performance.

We envisage this role being based at one of our processing plants, providing the opportunity to work closely with site teams and build strong relationships with the people who rely on these systems every day.

In this role you will:

  • Lead the technology platforms that support our production environment.
  • Work closely with plant, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement and system optimisation.
  • Lead responses to critical incidents and ensure operational resilience.
  • Shape future roadmaps for production and manufacturing systems.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine leadership, technology, and operational impact in a position that directly supports business performance.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Understands operationally critical systems and environments.
  • Enjoys solving complex challenges and delivering practical solutions.
  • Can build strong relationships across both technology and operational teams.
  • Has experience leading teams and driving performance.
  • Brings a continuous improvement mindset.

If you're looking for your next leadership challenge and want to play a key role in supporting operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

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