Extrusions Tooling Team Leader

About Us   

From simple beginnings as a vinyl flooring contractor six decades ago before transitioning into the world of PVC and Polyethylene pipe systems, Marley has evolved into a symbol of New Zealand's innovative spirit, standing tall as one of the country's most prominent manufacturers in the plastics industry.  

We are committed to creating sustainable, innovative solutions for water and energy, providing advanced plastic piping systems across the world.

We lead the industry by anticipating our customers’ evolving needs, staying agile and responsive to deliver tailored solutions.

Our diverse product portfolio across Building, Infrastructure, Industrial and Agriculture is designed to fit specific market needs and regulatory requirements, with a focus on durability, ease of installation, and value.

About the role  

 Provide team leadership for the Extrusions tooling function

What will you do?


*  Liaise with Operations/Logistics Team Leaders to plan daily tooling needs, including tool changes, maintenance, testing, and new product trials.


* Assign tasks to team members, contractors, and maintenance staff, monitoring tooling outputs and quality.


* Address tooling issues by coordinating with maintenance and external contractors for cost-effective solutions.


* Manage stocked items to ensure availability and minimize equipment downtime.


* Maintain accurate records of tooling condition, location, and repair costs.


* Support new product and process evaluations, providing feedback on cost efficiency and effectiveness.


* Develop and deliver induction and training programs for product/equipment processes and systems.


* Coach team members to maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, processes, and systems, writing SOPs and delivering training.


* Analyze team performance, providing training, coaching, and counseling.


* Manage day-to-day employee relations in consultation with the Production Manager and HR.

About you    


* Metallurgy knowledge around steels with treatment processes required


* Knowledge of Microsoft Office


* AutoCAD or Solidworks desirable


* Use of MEX or other CMMS systems advantageous


* Knowledge of 5S and lean principles also desirable.

  

Why join us?  


* You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment


* Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer 


* Annual bonus based on performance


* Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program


* We celebrate the achievements of our team members with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards


* A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero" 

 Who we are 

With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world's largest global networks to bring solutions to the...