Global Operations Director - AI, ESG & Innovation

Solent Group; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working flexibility

Yearly bonus structure

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Solent Group seeks an Operations Director to drive operational, digital, ESG, and resilience pillars of its multi-year transformation portfolio. The role ensures a world-class operational engine, retailer alignment, and readiness for rapid growth across global markets.

The Director will translate strategic priorities—operational excellence, digital maturity, ESG leadership, enterprise resilience, and innovation—into executable plans that strengthen performance, reduce risk, and create long-term

Qualifications

• FMCG experience preferable
• Multi-site, multi-function operations experience
• International operations experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and implement systems providing real-time KPI visibility and risk tracking
• Lead continuous improvement across facilities, logistics, supply chain, and operations
• Drive digital transformation with AI, automation, and predictive analytics
• Embed ESG commitments into operations and ensure retailer alignment
• Lead M&A integration, budgeting, and ROI analysis for infrastructure and tech projects
• Provide governance updates to COO and Operating Board

Skills

Sustainability & ESG

Digital transformation & AI

Enterprise risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Operational excellence

Job description

Solent Group seeks an Operations Director to drive operational, digital, ESG, and resilience pillars of its multi-year transformation portfolio. The role ensures a world-class operational engine, retailer alignment, and readiness for rapid growth across global markets.

The Director will translate strategic priorities—operational excellence, digital maturity, ESG leadership, enterprise resilience, and innovation—into executable plans that strengthen performance, reduce risk, and create long-term