Operations Manager
- Greenhithe, Auckland
- $130,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Step into a leadership role with a thriving international business renowned for its innovation, resilience, and forward-thinking approach. With a global footprint and a competitive edge in the marketplace, this company is transitioning to an AI-driven operational model, revolutionizing systems and processes to stay ahead in their industry. As a key leader within the organization, you'll play a pivotal role in aligning internal initiatives with long-term strategic goals while leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance efficiency and scalability.The Role
This is an exceptional opportunity to oversee game-changing projects and guide a talented team in driving operational excellence. Key strategic focus areas include:
- ERP Implementation: Lead the rollout of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, optimizing processes and aligning systems with AI-powered efficiencies.
- Customer-First Logistics Model: Revolutionize logistics operations to meet evolving customer demands while positioning the business as an industry leader in service delivery.
- AI-Infused Operations: Spearhead the integration of AI-powered tools and automation platforms to drive process improvements, forecasting, and decision-making.
- Warehouse Commissioning: Take charge of planning and implementing a state-of-the-art warehouse opening in 2027, ensuring operational readiness and scalability.
- Sustainability and ESG Goals: Develop strategies to reduce carbon footprints and enforce ethical sourcing practices as part of the company's commitment to being socially and environmentally responsible.
- This multifaceted role also spans cost optimization, procurement strategy, and team leadership, ensuring all operational functions-including purchasing, warehousing, and customer service-are executed at the highest standards.
We're looking for a forward-thinking leader who is ready to embrace innovation:
- Experience: Proven track record in operations leadership, particularly in supply chain, logistics, and technology.
- AI-Driven Mindset: Ability to design and execute operational models integrated with AI, automation, and data-driven insights.
- Project Management: Strong expertise in leading complex, high-impact initiatives like ERP rollouts or IT infrastructure transformations.
- Tech Savviness: Comfortable using tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, and Teams to innovate and optimize operational workflows.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams while building a collaborative and results-driven culture.
- Customer-Focused: Strategic thinker with a passion for enhancing customer satisfaction through operational excellence.
- Sustainability Focus: Dedication to creating environmentally responsible and future-proof business processes.
- This role doesn't just allow you to manage operations; it presents the chance to drive transformation and make a lasting impact on the growth and innovation trajectory of an established business.
Please send your resume in Microsoft Word format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact Stanley Onacha or Dominique Smith in our Auckland office on 09-915-6700.Job Reference No: 06900-0013285362By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: . Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.