Join a Business Taking on the World
Are you ready to work locally and contribute to a world-class, homegrown Kiwi success story? This is your chance to be part of Futura Trailers, a leading manufacturer of premium trailers exported across the globe.
Who Are We?
Futura Trailers is a market leader in the design and production of high-quality, innovative trailers. We proudly distribute our products through direct selling and dealership networks worldwide, earning a reputation for excellence and craftsmanship. We are a values-driven company, passionately delivering on our promise of “creating the world’s best trailer experience.”
We’re looking for a motivated and reliable individual to join our growing team and play a key role in the export of our trailers that reach customers across the globe.
We are looking for
A skilled Value Stream Manager - Quality to work alongside our production team, ensuring our trailers meet the highest quality standards before being dispatched to our international customers.
This is a hands-on technical role combining mechanical assembly knowledge, quality assurance, production flow management and export coordination. You will be responsible for inspecting finished products, identifying and resolving quality issues, maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring trailers are correctly prepared for export.
Duties include:
Conduct comprehensive quality inspections of finished trailers against build sheets using our electronic auditing system (Mitti).
Inspect mechanical assemblies, installed components and electrical systems to identify defects, incomplete work and deviations from required standards.
Identify and report quality issues, reject products that do not meet quality standards and coordinate necessary corrective action with the production team.
Monitor the final stages of production, identify potential bottlenecks and resolve issues to maintain efficient production flow.
Use hand tools and mechanical assembly equipment and lifting equipment to inspect, test and assist with trailer assembly and component installation as required.
Identify missing parts and inventory discrepancies, maintain accurate records and coordinate their resolution with the procurement team.
Oversee and participate in the secure and safe use of lifting equipment to perform packing, stacking and loading of trailers and associated components into shipping containers for export.
Maintain packing lists and shipment records, ensuring all components, bolt packs and accessories are properly accounted for.
Coordinate with our USA-based team to monitor shipments, confirm inventory receipt and reconcile shipment records.
Monitor delivery performance and maintain accurate records of shipment completeness and delivery timelines.
Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), inspection checklists and packing processes to maintain consistent quality standards.
Keep electronic systems updated by working with our inventory management system and business spreadsheets to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
Skills and Experience:
Qualifications or Experience: Applicants must have either a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in mechanical assembly, industrial mechanical maintenance, automotive mechanics, manufacturing quality control or a closely related technical field, OR a relevant NZQF Level 4 qualification or higher (or equivalent overseas qualification) in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, mechanical maintenance or a related technical discipline.
Technical Expertise: Practical knowledge of mechanical assembly and mechanical systems, including the ability to identify faults, inspect components and assess the quality of completed work. Experience with electrical component installation and inspection is also required to complete the quality audits.
Manufacturing Background: Experience working in a manufacturing, mechanical assembly, automotive or industrial maintenance environment. Confident using a wide range of hand tools, assembly equipment and following technical specifications and build instructions.
Quality Control: Ability to conduct detailed inspections, identify defects or incomplete work and ensure corrective action is taken before products are approved for dispatch.
Systems Knowledge: Competent using computers, spreadsheets and inventory management systems to maintain accurate stock, production and quality records. Previous experience with SAP, Cin7, TradeGecko or similar systems would be beneficial.
Lean: Any previous experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Toyota Production System or continuous improvement processes will be beneficial to our production operations.
Documentation: Experience following, updating or creating SOPs, quality checklists and technical documentation will be advantageous.
Logistics: Previous experience with inventory reconciliation, packing, shipping or export processes will be beneficial.
Role Requirements:
Minimum guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri).
Standard working hours: 7AM to 3.30PM.
Occasional overtime may be required to meet production and export container deadlines.
Must be able to communicate effectively with production colleagues and international team members.
Personal Qualities:
Enthusiastic and committed; a ‘Make it happen’ attitude.
Organised, tidy and a disciplined team player.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
Proactive in identifying problems and finding practical solutions.
Confident communicating quality concerns and coordinating corrective action.
Able to work independently and take responsibility for completing tasks accurately and on time.
A willingness to learn Futura's systems and processes.