Site Operations Manager – Blenheim – Filled This is an iconic NZ site near Blenheim and part of a successful business with a stable and committed team. They produce a key ingredient to the food, industrial and agricultural markets. The leadership team is committed to high levels of engagement and alignment and their values – Safety, Ownership, Excellence and Teamwork – are being actively lived throughout the organisation.
We are seeking a talented executive to assume full operational control of this South Island site near Blenheim. Supported by a longstanding, knowledgeable and passionate team of professionals, you will work to maintain and enhance the productive capability and financial returns of this site.
You will also actively take part in the shared vision and leadership of the overall New Zealand business and the wider group.
Leadership of a process and quality-driven production environment with approximately 55 employees
Maximisation of production efficiencies including building on an already embedded "lean" manufacturing system, whilst preserving the unique customer services features required in the business
Upholding and promoting the company's values Safety, Excellence, Ownership and Teamwork
Lead, develop and motivate all staff and ensure effective people management
Design and implement strategies to meet yearly staff Engagement and Alignment targets
Driving and owning one of the companies' key strategic objectives
Ensure all Safety, Quality, GMP and HACCP policies and procedures are maintained and adhered to across the site
Careful and sustainable environmental management of a large, ecologically sensitive site
Initiate and champion capital and improvement projects
Pro-actively contribute to the New Zealand Leadership Team by setting, reviewing and achieving strategic objectives for overall business success
Be the recognised representative of the company in the local community
Be the steward of an ionic but relevant business that has existed since 1942
To be successful in this role you will have…
Strong technical background in process and/or manufacturing
Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Science, Technology or similar
Several years' experience leading a medium-size manufacturing plant
Proven ability to lead a remote site, implementing the company vision
Ideally experience with food safety programs (GMP, FSSC22000)
Experience with capital program implementation and control
Experience with implementation and management of Quality and HSE procedures
Strong track record with design and implementation of manufacturing/operational improvement techniques (incl."lean")
Solid understanding of employment relations and everyday HR procedures
Solid financial and P&L management skills including margin and variance analysis, costing and efficiency control
Good computer and corporate reporting skills
Proven ability to lead and/or manage capital projects
Experience in managing large (area) sites and land maintenance/development would be highly regarded.
Further, you will need the following personal attributes…
Highly effective leader, manager and coach of your direct reports
Outstanding communication skills throughout all levels of the organisation
Ability to take responsibility and achieve objectives in a team environment
Able to act autonomously, but at the same time inclusive with staff and peers
An ability to see beyond the current and visualize AND realise the future
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