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Culture & Workplace

Our Team

Primepac
People

For us, it's the people that count. Which is why we've long invested in our team by giving our employees opportunities to grow professionally, take care of themselves, each other, and their families.
Sherman Smith

CEO

As the founder and CEO of Primepac, Sherman leads an agile, customer centric team. He started the company in 1997 from a shed on the family orchard. After 23 years in business Primepac has grown to be one of the largest industrial packaging suppliers in New Zealand. We deliver the outcome our clients need by listening to them and working as one collaborative team. Sherman spends his time building and managing executive talent to ensure that the company has a capable and highly-trained management team able to deliver on our promises, across all critical business functions.
Wylie Smith

Head of Marketing & Innovation

Based at our Auckland office as Head of Marketing & Innovation, Wylie formulates effective new ideas and innovative strategies for product development, marketing, branding, and business opportunities. His ability to analyse existing practices and isolate areas ripe for product improvement or enhancement keeps Primepac at the front of innovation and sustainability. His obsession with customer service ensures we deliver excellence every time.
Charlie Boakes

National Sales Manager

Charlie brings his expertise in strategic development to the table when managing national accounts. As NSM, he works tirelessly with key accounts to deliver quality solutions, with a results driven focus. Charlie has an in-depth understanding across a range of industries, along with a focus on long-term client relationships.
Bailey Smith

National Operations Manager

Jamie Chapman

Tape & Labels Team Leader

Jamie has over 20 experience within our company. For the past 15 years he focused his expertise on our Tape and Label printing department. With a keen eye for quality workmanship and developing the team, there’s a good chance the next 20 years will see our Tape & Labels department providing further excellent solutions for our clients.
Shelley Drake

Inbound Sales & Customer Care Team Leader

Jessica Dunn

Internal Account Manager

"Primepac foster an environment of openness, honesty and respect with both internal and external customers. There's no avenue that we won't explore within our capacity to ensure you get what you need to be successful. I've always enjoyed building long lasting relationships with my clients and believe that we are a direct reflection of our actions and treatment of others".
Maia Kelly

Sales Support

George Stewart

Enterprise Account Manager

"I'll go above and beyond to make sure we deliver on our promises to our customers - if something needs to be done, I'll find a way to sort it. Every new challenge is an opportunity to improve and learn. NZ hosts a vast range of different industries and clients, and I enjoy working one on one with each of them to come up with innovative and effective ways to streamline their processes."
Tegan Manu

People and Culture Coordinator

"Based in Auckland, my focus is to support our people and our business. As People and Culture Coordinator I work to ensure our team is effective, rewarded and inspired. My experience is in Generalist HR, working strategically with all areas of the business to deliver across the board services, upholding the family culture, values and ways we work. I am diligent in what I do and enjoy building relationships with our people, our Primepac family."

Our Mission & Values

Our Mission
Our Mission
To be indispensable to our customers, by providing consistently impeccable service & an unbroken supply chain & to reward & inspire our team.
Our Values
Our Values

Agile: We are adaptable. We have a growth mindset. We demonstrate initiative

Loyal: We have respect for all. We are reliable and consistent. We perform our work with accuracy. We finish our tasks on time.

Team Player: We are selfless and put the team first. We take responsibility. We are always positive.

Careers

If you would like to be part of our team, check out our available jobs below:

Supply Chain Adminstrator
Working seamlessly with our Supply Chain Coordinator, you will communicate regularly with the Primepac teams and third-party suppliers to manage companywide stock levels, in order to ensure an unbroken supply chain and consistent exceptional service.
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Accounts Administrator
You will be working alongside our finance team to cover key aspects of the finance cycle, with a focus on credit control. You’ll have exceptional attention to detail, come from a finance background and be a team player.
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Print Assistant
You will work to assist the existing team with manual printing in our Timaru warehouse. Printing is a skill that takes patience and time to master, much of your day to day will initially be spent learning how to safely mix chemicals and operate the printing machinery.
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Distribution Centre Manager
With full responsibility for the oversight of warehouse/distribution centre, your day will be split between hands-on warehouse management and People Leadership, directing resources and people where they’re needed most during the day.
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