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Baden’s background is in mechanical engineering with a focus on industrial design. This is his third term with the company and the longest, having returned to take over as General Manager in 1998. He assumed the Managing Director’s role in 2016.

“It is both challenging and rewarding to work with NZ’s manufacturing industries. Supply Services offers a diverse range of products and services, so no two days are ever the same.”

Neil joined Supply Services in 2017 coming from a background in manufacturing, engineering and aviation. Neil is responsible for overall company operations, inventory, logistics, health, safety and quality.

“Neil's motivation is 'never say can't'.”

Reuben joined Supply Services in 2022 as the Operations Manager. Reuben comes from a background in aircraft engineering, project management and maintenance planning; with experience across a broad range of industry, including manufacturing, power generation and aviation. He is responsible for company operations, production, health, safety, and quality.

“I have a passion for quality technical products and services. People, machinery and engineered solutions are what motivates me.”

Sue joined the team in July 2018. With a passion for organisation, Sue supports our busy engineering and sales teams with her extensive senior office management and payroll administration experience gained from her career in the corporate and private sectors both in Australia and New Zealand.

“Admin plays a major role in everyone’s success and we strive to be at the top of our game.”

Francois holds the responsibility of supervising our technological systems. He discovered his calling at Supply Services within the Kiwi As family in 2023. With 17 years of expertise in the Information Technology sector and a passion for innovation, his dedication ensures that our company-wide IT infrastructure systems not only function robustly and securely but also possess the ability to navigate the ever-evolving IT landscape.

“As an IT professional, you must have a passion for the tech world, and an inner geek should reside within you. Keeping our IT systems online, functional, and continuously improving is critical to success. It ensures that our staff can deliver their highest quality and provide the best service to our customers.”

David joined Supply Services in 2015 as a Technical Solutions Specialist after completing his study in mechanical engineering. After 3 years he progressed within the company to a Design Engineer role. He also has experience with the Australian chain & sprocket market and is a proficient locomotive engineer. David is proud to work with customers across the country and thrives on crafting innovative solutions for clients nationwide.

“I enjoy getting stuck into creative design and manufacturing challenges. It's awesome to see different perspectives and ideas come together to make a product the customer is happy with.”

Mark has been in the plastics industry since 2000, opening the Auckland branch for Supply Services in 2010. His passion for plastics continues to grow to this day. In that time he has had the privilege to work with NZ’s industry leaders, drawing off their vast knowledge enabling him to grow dedicated successful teams.

“I'm an experienced technical manager with years of knowledge in the plastics industry. Plastics application knowledge is my core strength backed up with sales, practical knowledge and design skills. Engineering is all about constant improvement, that’s what drives me.”

Vaughan joined the SSL team in 2022 with experience from the Reliability Engineering sector and more recently managing service departments and franchisees. It’s great to be back in a highly customer focused company.

“True value and customer satisfaction is gained by ensuring that we perform each day better than the day before.”

Pam has a background in Mechatronics Engineering and has been with the Auckland team since 2020. Advancing to the role of team lead, Pam brings valuable experience and expertise in technical support and customer service to assist both his team and the wider Northern region. He takes pride in delivering excellent customer experiences and continuously strives for improvement.

“In Supply Services, we prioritise teamwork and mutual support. I’m enthusiastic about being part of a team specialising in plastic engineering. Each day brings a diverse array of engineering projects, and I thrive on the challenges they present.”

Craig joined Supply Services in 1993 starting in customer services and has grown with the company to his current role as the Central Regional Manager. Craig enjoys the diversity of his role as it covers all aspects of our daily business and says it is a pleasure to work alongside passionate and like-minded people.

“As a company we have strong values and it is very rewarding to provide excellent service and exceed customer’s expectations.”

Shaun joined the Mount Maunganui team in 2012. Working in customer services with a focus on engineering products since 2002, Shaun leads a team providing excellent technical support, with an eye for detail. Shaun is proud of the outcomes he and his team provides daily to our customer base.

“It’s exciting to work with our wide range of talented customers who challenge us with unique engineering projects every day and require the best quality products and service.”

Fraser comes to Supply Services with an extensive industrial sales and staff management background across Australasia. His move into the Southern Regional Managers role in 2019 sees all these accrued skills being utilised and this strengthens our southern team and their capabilities.

“Leadership is communicating to people their worth and potential so clearly that they are inspired to see it in themselves and delivering on that potential throughout their lives.”

After leaving a career in engineering with the New Zealand Army, Sam spent the next 10 years in general engineering, and precision manufacturing environments.

‌Joining Supply Services in early 2024, Sam’s goal is to provide leadership by example, to a team where the opportunities and challenges change rapidly from day to day.

“I aim to provide accurate and efficient, high quality work to our customers to help reinforce long standing relationships and continue to develop new ones.”

Paul has been in the engineering industry since 1989 and has vast experience in the oil, gas and geothermal sectors. Joining Supply Services in 2011 as a qualified machinist, Paul is now the Production Manager for the Mt. Maunganui branch responsible for in-house machinists, designing, quoting and scheduling customers machine work.

“I enjoy being part of a great team. Seeing information & knowledge create incredibly high-quality machined parts in good time is very satisfying.”

Adam joined supply services in 2014 as the Christchurch Production Manager. His engineering experience is diverse. Adam has manufactured everything from surgical instrumentation through to heavy engineering items as well as a variety of onsite maintenance and installation work.

“The life of a Production Manager may well be demanding, but it is satisfying knowing that you play a vital role in getting good products out to our customers. My team and I take pride in what we do for you.”