Daily Operations Manager

**Position Title**:Daily Operations Manager

**Position Type**: Regular - Full-Time

**Position Location**:Timaru

**Requisition ID**: 32525

We know the importance that food plays in people's lives - the power it has to bring people, families, and communities together. At McCain, our purpose is to celebrate real connections, through delicious planet-friendly food, with those that are important to us.

We are seeking an experienced Daily Operations Manager to lead and manage day-to-day operations in our dynamic food manufacturing facility. This critical role ensures that production targets are met, quality standards are maintained, and safety protocols are followed, all while driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
You will play a critical role in coordinating efforts across shifts, optimising resources, and driving continuous improvement. You will be key in setting the tone for operational excellence and ensuring your teams are fully supported to meet production demands efficiently.

**About the role**
- Oversee daily operations of the production facility, ensuring shift schedules are adhered to and production targets are met.
- Lead and manage Shift Managers, providing guidance, support, and ensuring clear communication across all shifts.
- Drive performance by mentoring and developing Shift Managers to ensure they effectively manage their teams of Operators.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety regulations at all times.
- Monitor production data and reports, identifying trends, addressing inefficiencies, and implementing improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain) to resolve operational challenges.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Manage staffing levels to ensure adequate resourcing across all shifts, optimising team productivity.
- Participate in budgeting, resource planning, and cost management to ensure efficient operation.

**About you**
- Proven leadership experience in a food manufacturing or production environment
- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead, inspire, and manage a diverse team across different shifts.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage production schedules, shift planning, and resource allocation in a 24/7 operation.
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot operational issues.
- Experience with production data analysis and reporting to drive performance improvements.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Be part of an inclusive and dynamic work environment where your leadership is valued, and you have the opportunity to grow.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including staff perks and incentives.
- Automatic coverage for Life and Total Permanent Disability Insurance.
- Employer KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%.
- Opportunities for professional development through leadership training and mentoring.
- McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger._
- McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs._
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**Job Family**:Manufacturing
**Division**:ANZ
**Department**:Timaru French Fry Production
**Location(s)**: NZ - New Zealand : Canterbury : Timaru || NZ - New Zealand : Auckland : Auckland || NZ - New Zealand : Canterbury : Christchurch || NZ - New Zealand : Hawke's Bay : Hastings || NZ - New Zealand : Other : Reference job description || NZ - New Zealand : Wellington Region : Wellington

**Company**:McCain Foods (NZ) Limited