Operations Manager

3 days ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Technical Recruitment Solutions Full time

**Be part of a Wellington food industry success story, driving the growth of one of the country’s most modern manufacturing facility**

About the company:
Our food industry client, based in the Wellington region, has quickly become the leader in their sector in NZ, having developed quality baked products with a reputation as the best in its range. With their products established in New Zealand and a large modern site with a large capacity now fully operational, they are now expanding into international markets.

**About the role/responsibilities**:
The Operations Manager position is a strategically critical position within the company’s leadership team. Reporting to the General Manager, this role will be responsible for managing and evolving the manufacturing operations to achieve budget, exceeding customer expectations in quality and service, and meeting product quality parameters. With a stable mid-level management group and stabilised production floor running a 24/5 operation, this role will suit a dynamic, ideas-driven manager with a proven record of mentoring and guiding their team to improve both the efficiency of the plant and their careers.

**PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A WELLINGTON-BASED ROLE. TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST BE PREPARED TO LIVE/MOVE TO THE WELLINGTON REGION**

**Skills/experience**:

- A tertiary qualification in Food Science or Engineering or similar
- At least 5 years experience at Production, Manufacturing, Technical, Quality or Engineering Manager level or above in the food industry
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate with factory staff through director-level contacts
- Ability to effectively manage operational budgets
- Proven ability to work to tight deadlines

**Culture & Benefits**:
From this company’s inception, they have always instilled the importance of maintaining a culture of passion for working together to deliver the best product they can. So, for this vacancy, the cultural fit is as imperative as the technical skills you bring. Your reward for delivering on these objectives is a competitive salary and the opportunity to build your reputation as someone who can grow a business.
- Note: If this vacancy is not exactly what you are seeking, then please contact me in confidence to discuss your individual requirements._

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