Processing Manager - Carefully Crafted Timber

Management (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

If you are passionate about locally grown, sustainable timber products, this role is for you. 

Abodo is an award-winning NZ family business, producing a sustainable range of natural timber products, sold globally. We have a tight knit team of people who are committed to the Abodo cause, but also enjoy a bit of fun. Learn more about Abodo's carefully crafted timber products at www.abodo.co.nz. 

About the role: 

This role is critical for providing leadership and creating a safe working operations environment at our Ohinewai and Mangere warehouse. You will lead a team of 12 and oversee processing operations, health and safety, financial budgeting and customer focus.

This role is based in Ohinewai, Waikato , you will work in synergy with Abodo’s operations team and report to the Head of Operations and Supply Chain. Ohinewai is the main NEW processing site however you will still support and oversee the warehousing and coating operation in Mangere. The role will require you to travel between the Ohinewai and Mangere Warehouse.

Understanding timber machinery and inspiring the teams that run them is key.

Day in the life:  
Through recruitment, coaching, development, performance management, talent and succession planning, build the people capability required to deliver sustainable performance 
Fully participate to build safe work environment and operating procedures. 
Accountable for compliance to all SOPs, policies & procedures to ensure the safe, efficient and secure processing and warehousing of products 
Lead the process to proactively identify and report all hazards and incidents. 
Ensure relevant systems are in place to process inward and outward product accurately and within specified time frames 
Develop, gain approval for and ensure the achievement of annual budgets and forecasts, operating plans and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) requirements all fall within approved spend for the site. 
Actively engaged in the planning of the site to provide structure to the operations. 
Develop & maintain a culture of customer service both internally and with third parties that result in optimal customer satisfaction. 
Maintain and develop relationships with wider Abodo network, and relevant processing 3rd party sites to ensure consistent quality of production 
About you: 
You are a great communicator, status updates, team meets, partnerships everyone knows where things are at when you are involved 
You have extensive experience running wood processing machinery e.g. planer, bandsaw, finger jointer, laminator and coating lines 
You are a great team leader at operations level, with the ability to motivate and drive productivity on the shop floor 
You have a strong compliance background surrounding H&S, MPI and FSC 
You know and understand your numbers for volumes, budgeting and cost management 
You are comfortable presenting business cases for capital projects 
You enjoy solving problems, teaching people and implementing improvements 
You build great supplier relationships and manage them for best outcomes 
You are not afraid to get in amongst the team and the operation where required 
You are down to earth and have a love for the beautiful timber product produced and the environment it comes from 
Income protection
Yearly Bonus
Ongoing training and development
Work culture in which you thrive 
Please note, due to the Christmas closure we will begin shortlisting in mid-January and have face to face interviews first week of February.

Products that store carbon are the future for the building material industry – so this is a growing and fast paced industry. You will be working with a great bunch of people that have a love for doing good and going out of their way to assist in achieving the founders mission. 

 Abodo Values at a high level are: It Will Be OK, Customer Spotlight, Solid Bond, Future Thinkers, Walking the Talk. 

Apply now to uncover the complete values and how they form the foundation of our culture. 

Your application will include the following questions:

How many years of people management experience do you have?

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

How many years' experience do you have as a Processing Manager?

Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?

What's your expected annual base salary?

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