Industrial Director - Career Growth Potential

About the role

The Industrial Director will lead the industrial strategy for the Asia Pacific Region, and will actively contribute to the overall Alstef Group globally. The role will also form part of the Senior Leadership Team for Alstef APAC, and be responsible for the development of staff, resource planning and regular reporting to stakeholders and global Group leadership. The role is directly responsible for the Auckland manufacturing facility and for the Procurement function across the region with the Procurement Manager (APAC) as a direct report, along with indirect responsibility for the Indian manufacturing facility. The role has direct responsibility 

Other important aspects of this role will be:

• Ensure consistency in product componentry quality from suppliers and ensuring that they are contracted for source of supply
• Align assembly and packing processes across all facilities of the group
• Standardise manufacturing processes, in line with group standards, with a clearly formulated action plan
• Monitor all aspects of supply chain, ensuring early planning to manage peaks of production
• Development and implementation of procurement processes and policies
• Resource Planning across the manufacturing facilities and collaboration with the India MD to ensure consistency

 Benefits

• Southern Cross Group Medical Insurance discount
• Free onsite parking in Avondale, Auckland
• Flexible Working Policy - WFH two days per week, and glide time, to align with global time zones. This is applicable after probation period.
• Access to INSTEP EAP wellbeing support scheme
• Employer contribution to KiwiSaver which continues after the employee reaches 65
• $1500 NZD Employee Referral Programme
• Employees gain personal Air points from company travel
• Active Social Club
• Opportunity to purchase shares in the Company when they are available

Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will need a process driven approach to work, and be confident with your planning and organisation skills. With a minimum of 10 years in Manufacturing, including 5 years’ experience in a senior management capacity. You will showcase strong communication and negotiation skills, thriving in the dynamic global automation landscape.

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent 
• Demonstrated experience leading international teams.
• Ability to set and achieve high standards for individual and team performance.
• Desire and ability to consistently deliver quality product.
• Stakeholder engagement experience
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels of our industry.

About Alstef Group:

Alstef Group designs, integrates, and supports automated turnkey solutions for the airport, intralogistics and parcel handling markets. Its mission is to create intelligent solutions that not only meet the needs of its customers, but also provide them with the long-term benefits of a tailor-made automated system that is eco-designed, efficient, scalable and innovative.

With a local presence in sixteen countries and a wide range of systems installed across five continents, Alstef Group is a force to be reckoned with in the materials handling industries on a global scale.

We offer a promise of excellence for our dedicated 950 employees and a desire to exceed the needs of all our customers; delivering intelligent solutions and providing the long-term benefits of tailormade, automated systems that are efficient, scalable and innovative.