Be part of our Landing Drive Distribution team as the Operations Compliance & Improvement Manager. This is a newly created opportunity where you’ll be a leader supporting leaders driving continuous improvement across operations, compliance, and culture.

Join our Foodies whānau and work for one of the largest employers in New Zealand and work in the largest Distribution Centre in NZ.

·       You’ll be a leader supporting leaders and the teams encouraging them to work as one and be the best they can be, building on and encouraging a high level of engagement and driving a People First Culture.

·       Lead, train, and improve our shifts effectively alongside the Operations leaders.

·       Make sure our shifts are properly resourced and efficient by forward planning and regular continuous improvement.

·       Maintain budgets by challenging the status quo and identifying innovative ways to optimise resources.

·       Deliver standards across all Key Result Areas through direct leadership, team leader training, and close collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure exceptional customer service.

·       Regularly review performance and maintain operational excellence in a cost-effective manner. Additionally, you will value your team's input and provide them with a voice, actively addressing their concerns and issues.

·       40 Hours: Monday – Friday between 0800 to 1800 and availability to work across other shifts or weekend to support leaders with notice.

·       Proven leadership within a complex supply chain network.

·       Strong people leadership at an operations level or equivalent.

·       Relationship building and strategic decision-making skills.

·       Ability to think on your feet and be responsive in a fast-paced environment.

·       Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.

·       Be a trusted contributor to the LDDC Leadership team and influence decision-making for the best business outcomes.

·       Leverage your vast industry knowledge while continuing to develop expertise within the Foodstuffs network and our operations.

We’re proud to have a focus on Diversity & Inclusion here at Foodies and welcome applications from you all regardless of who you are or what you do.

·       Competitive salary package including participation in the company superannuation fund.

·       Based in our Mangere office with loads of free parking.

·       A mini mart for those afternoon cravings and a café that makes great coffee & smoothies.

·       Time off; Additional paid parental leave regardless of gender or of your parental role, birthday leave, long service leave, lifestyle breaks to name a few.

·       We’re big on celebrating and social events.

·       Wellbeing support; 5% store discount card, discount at local gyms, wellness room, access to online wellbeing tools and Southern Cross Health Care

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you!