Manufacturing System Coordinator

About Us

At Vitaco, we’re dedicated to empowering healthier lives through world-class brands like Healtheries, Nutra-Life, Musashi, Athena, and Aussie Bodies. As a leading Australasian manufacturer and distributor of health food, sports nutrition, and supplement products, we’ve been helping people live healthier lives for over 100 years. With over 650 team members across New Zealand and Australia, Vitaco operates three in-house manufacturing sites and exports to over 30 countries worldwide. Whether online or on store shelves, Vitaco’s high-quality products are never far from reach.

The role:

As the Manufacturing Systems Coordinator – Goods Manufacturing Processes, (GMP), you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate operation of our manufacturing and packing processes. Reporting to the Production Manager, this role will support the line manager and team leaders to ensure all regular documentation is completed within the agreed time frames. You’ll own documentation and system integrity across 3WS, Navision, and PRODIN, ensuring timely closure of work orders and high‑quality data to support production performance.

The position is perfect for someone who thrives on structure, accuracy, problem-solving and partnering closely with operational teams.

Your key responsibilities include: -

• Managing all manufacturing documentation and system transactions for output, consumption and inventorEnsuring accurate and timely work order closure within strict SLAs
• Analysing manufacturing variances (operational, financial and systems‑related) and supporting cost improvement initiatives
• Developing and maintaining Navision‑based reports, dashboards and tracking tools
• Coaching production operators and deputies in 3WS and Navision processes
• Supporting continuous improvement projects that enhance efficiency, accuracy and system performance
• Monitoring manufacturing KPIs including yield, equipment utilisation and output
• Upholding Vitaco’s Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) standards and participating in hazard identification and GEMBA walks

About you:

You’ll bring a strong analytical and systems mindset, with the confidence to partner across Production, Quality, Warehouse, Cost Accounting and Planning teams. You’ll enjoy getting into the detail, understanding the “why”, and helping others use systems effectively.

Skills and experience:

• Strong Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• 3–5 years’ experience in financial or cost variance reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Ability to coach, influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Strong problem‑solving skills and understanding of continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with ERP systems, especially Navision or 3WS
• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Exposure to change management or CI projects

What’s in it for You

• Competitive salary
• Generous staff discounts on Vitaco products
• Onsite cafeteria and free parking
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Career development and internal progression opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Be part of a purpose-driven company that values care, action, and success

This position is very important to delivering our mission to empower healthier lives, offering challenge and the opportunity to be part of the ongoing growth and success of Vitaco. We believe diversity in our business is an asset that impacts the way we think and the way we work together. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that respects all cultures, different ways of thinking, and supports our people to perform at their best and develop to their full potential.

Vitaco is growing — and it’s an exciting time to join us!

As our business continues to expand across local and international markets, we’re welcoming many new team members and creating fresh opportunities across all areas of the company. Joining Vitaco now means being part of a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation with a bright future — where your contribution truly makes a difference and growth is part of the journey.

Ready to Apply?

Applications will be reviewed before the closing date – so don’t wait.

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