Who will you be working for?
Changing roles is serious business. You want to be sure you are joining a company that aligns with your values and appreciates that its people are its most valuable resource. You also need to know that the company is financially stable and that its owners are investing in the business's future.
This is such a company.
With 7+ decades, our client is a pacesetter in New Zealand's fresh produce supply and distribution, and they are enjoying spectacular growth. Firmly seated in a popular growth category, the business is expanding and ensuring they continue to sell products of the highest quality and that meets the expectations of the customer.
What's the role?
The Head of Operations will play a pivotal role in their expansion and modernisation efforts. This position will be responsible for overseeing and improving their inwards goods, dispatch, engineering and production. Working closely with technical and sales, this role is critical for ensuring the operations are efficient, scalable, and aligned with their strategic goals.
As Operations Manager you will:
Lead Production, Pre-Pack, Engineer, Dispatch and Inwards Goods teams
Manage cost effective, timely and correct production and packing of products to the highest quality
Ensure hygiene and safety standards at state-of-the art, high-speed facility
Operate at a strategic level, thinking, planning and executing the bigger picture
Remain hands-on to ensure the day-to-day operation runs safely, smoothly and efficiently
This is not a desk job. You are a visible leader with a focus on your people, products and productivity. Engaging a highly skilled production, engineering and warehouse team, as it is only through your people that you will attain your, and the company's goals.
What will you bring?
Leadership – You must be an extraordinary people leader. You have demonstrated your ability to coach, mentor and develop your team. Your engaging and passionate personality enables you to promote a clear vision and expectations, setting your team up for a journey of success.
Technical capability – It is likely that you come from a background in Engineering or Food Technology. You understand food manufacturing processes and machinery and can articulate how you go about solving problems of a technical nature.
Continuous improvement – You are experienced in the use of Lean manufacturing methodologies. Continuous improvement is your mantra, and you welcome the opportunity to roll out strategies to improve operational performance.
Industry experience – Experience managing production in a food manufacturing environment is essential.
Commercial acumen – You understand the commercial drivers of a business: cost, loss, productivity – and set measurable KPIs to monitor performance.
What's in it for you?
This is a rare opportunity to be part of an iconic New Zealand company who are continuing to grow and invest. You will have the opportunity to use your demonstrable skills in leading people, optimising production and supply chain performance and delivering innovation and solutions.
If you're a forward-thinking strategic-level leader with a can-do attitude who enjoys building and optimising operation and warehouse performance and can see yourself as the next Operations Manager, apply today.
Where to from here?
To apply click on the APPLY button and upload your cover letter and CV, or for a confidential discussion call Brigitta Warren on 021 466 732.
Please note that you will need to be in New Zealand to be considered for this role and only those shortlisted will be responded to.
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