Manufacturing Supervisor - Nightshift

About Gallagher

At Gallagher, we protect what matters most. From securing some of the world’s highest-security environments to helping farmers manage their operations more efficiently, our technology solutions are trusted globally.

Our global headquarters and manufacturing site are based in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a people-first culture that extends across our global operations, reaching over 160 countries, and offering exciting world-class career pathways. Our manufacturing and engineering teams are critical to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality products and this role plays a key part in that mission.

Lead the shift. Develop the team. Drive operational excellence.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to lead our Final Assembly team and drive safety, quality, delivery, and people performance across our manufacturing operation including eShepeard assembly.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll coordinate people, resources, training priorities, and production activities to ensure customer demand is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You'll play a pivotal role in developing team capability, driving continuous improvement, and creating a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and customer commitments are met.

• Coordinate labour, skills, and resources to maximise productivity and operational performance.

• Setting expectations, guiding performance, and recognising achievements.

• Supporting training, development, and continuous growth opportunities.

• Allocating resources effectively and adapting to changing priorities.

• Championing continuous improvement, problem-solving, and Lean Manufacturing practices.

• Leading by example in health, safety, and quality.

• Collaborate closely with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Stores, and other manufacturing teams to ensure smooth operational flow and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Bring

• Have previous experience in a manufacturing, production or operational environment in a Supervisory or Team Leader role.

• Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.

• Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships across the business.

• Experience with continuous improvement tools, production systems, and manufacturing -performance metrics is desirable.

• Has experience or a strong interest in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and waste reduction principles.

• Is a practical problem solver who can make sound decisions under pressure.

• Leads by example and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and help the team when needed.

• Brings energy, resilience, and a "can do" attitude to every challenge.

What we offer

• Ongoing training, leadership development, and career progression opportunities.

• Competitive remuneration, KiwiSaver contributions, and annual bonus opportunities.

• Life & Disability Insurance.

• Boost App membership and Gallagher staff discounts.

• A supportive team culture with team events, recognition programmes, and opportunities to make a real impact.

• If you're a motivated frontline leader who enjoys developing people, driving performance, solving problems, and creating a culture of quality and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the role may be filled before the closing date.