Operations Manager - 16 Month Fixed Term Contract

Foodstuffs North Island

Auckland, New Zealand
On-site
Leadership of despatch operations
Chilled and frozen transport expertise
Safety-critical operational environment
Foodstuffs North Island operates one of New Zealand’s biggest supply chains, moving over 97.8 million cartons annually across multiple chilled and frozen sites

Job Summary

  • Foodstuffs North Island operates one of New Zealand’s biggest supply chains, moving over 97.8 million cartons annually across multiple chilled and frozen sites.
  • The Operations Manager role is a fixed-term contract focused on leading safe, efficient, and high-performing transport operations while embedding a strong safety culture aligned with the Journey to Zero strategy.
  • The company offers a range of benefits including free carparking with EV plugs, Southern Cross health insurance, subsidised meals, flexible working options, and inhouse learning and development programmes.

Matching Summary

Foodstuffs North Island operates one of New Zealand’s biggest supply chains, moving over 97.8 million cartons annually across multiple chilled and frozen sites.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leadership of despatch operations
  • Chilled and frozen transport expertise
  • Safety-critical operational environment
  • Carrier management and compliance
  • Operational performance management
  • Budget and financial discipline
  • On-call night shift work

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong stakeholder engagement
  • People leadership capability
  • Process simplification and innovation
  • Collaborative team player
  • Adaptability and problem-solving

Key Requirements

  • Previous management experience
  • Experience in transport leadership
  • Strong financial acumen
  • Experience managing budgets and claims
  • Ability to lead safety-critical operations
  • Experience managing diverse teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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