Cold Store Operations Lead — FMCG, Team Ownership

Platinum Recruitment; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of your own team

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is partnering with a Gisborne-based employer to fill a Cold Store Manager role in a high-volume FMCG setting. You will report to Production Manager and drive efficiency while maintaining a safe workplace.

You’ll coach and develop a team to reach its full potential, drawing on extensive operations leadership experience. Ideal candidates will have NZ work rights, 5+ years in similar roles, and a solid grasp of inventory controls, continuous improvement, and regulatory

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operations leadership in food production.
• Experience with inventory management and control.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and regulatory compliance.
• Proven success managing and leading teams.
• Experience with continuous improvements and process optimisation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive operational efficiency in the cold store department.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment for the team.
• Coach and develop staff to realise their potential and improve performance.

Skills

Operations leadership

Inventory management

H&S compliance

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Communication

NZ work rights

Job description

Platinum Recruitment is partnering with a Gisborne-based employer to fill a Cold Store Manager role in a high-volume FMCG setting. You will report to Production Manager and drive efficiency while maintaining a safe workplace.

You’ll coach and develop a team to reach its full potential, drawing on extensive operations leadership experience. Ideal candidates will have NZ work rights, 5+ years in similar roles, and a solid grasp of inventory controls, continuous improvement, and regulatory