Operations Manager
1 week ago
Lead a dynamic team
- Global organisation with a local feel
- Health and life insurance
About the role The Operations Manager is responsible for all operational activities at the Hokitika site, ensuring the effective utilisation of physical assets and the efficient manufacture of finished products. This role focuses on driving performance in processes, people development, strategic and operational objectives, productivity, and cost efficiency, while promoting innovation and continuous improvement.
**Your key responsibilities will include**:
- Processes & Procedures
- People Development
- Strategic and Operational Objectives
- Productivity & Performance
- Cost & Efficiency
- Managing Risk
**Skills and Experience**
- Proven experience in Production Management
- Experience in leading or participating in factory strategic planning, policy deployment, and coordinating large projects across multiple departments
- Ability to operate and maintain various equipment used in milk powder production
- Relevant knowledge of inventory management
About the Company Owned by the Global Top 5 dairy company Yili Group, Westland Milk Products and its related companies in New Zealand, Oceania Dairy (Glenavy), Pure Nutrition Ltd (Rolleston), Canary Foods (Hamilton) and EasiYo Ltd (Auckland) form a group that we refer to as the Yili Oceania Business Division (YOBD). The combined business produces over 170,000mt of finished goods which are then exported to over 40 countries, driving annual revenue in excess of $1.3B - and growing.
Applicants must have valid work rights in New Zealand to be considered.
**Job Details**:
- Reference #
- 32412
- Posted on
- 08 Sep 2025
- Closes on
- 21 Sep 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Hokitika
- Expertise
- Plant Operations
- Job level(s)
- Management
- Work type(s)
- Permanent
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