Grocery Operations Manager - PAK'nSAVE Rolleston

Foodstuffs South Island Limited; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership opportunity

Ownership and accountability

Career progression

Supportive management team

Job summary

Foodstuffs South Island Limited is seeking an experienced Grocery Operations Manager for PAK’nSAVE Rolleston. You will lead the Grocery department, drive stock availability and maintain high store standards while delivering value to customers.

You will manage a high-volume operation, develop Supervisors and teams, and collaborate with Buyers to keep stock levels optimal. Weekend shifts are part of the regular roster in this senior role.

Qualifications

• Proven supermarket leadership experience.
• Experience leading larger teams.
• Strong understanding of supermarket operations, stock flow and stock availability.
• Confident in managing performance and accountability.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused with strong communication across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation and performance of the Grocery department.
• Develop Supervisors and team members and support growth.
• Drive stock availability; ensure shelves are full and presented.
• Oversee stock flow from delivery to shop floor and coord with Buyers.
• Manage productivity, wages and department performance.
• Prioritise workloads and ensure teams work efficiently and safely.
• Set clear expectations and drive performance improvements.
• Maintain food safety, health, safety and operational compliance.
• Provide strong on-floor leadership and respond to customer needs.

Skills

Supermarket leadership

Stock control

People management

Operational planning

Communication

Tools

Forklift operation

Reach truck operation

Job description

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Grocery Operations Manager - PAK'nSAVE Rolleston

Business Unit: PAK'nSAVE Rolleston

Job Type: Full time

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We’re looking for an experienced, driven and highly organised Grocery Operations Manager to join our leadership team at PAK'nSAVE Rolleston.

You’ll lead our Grocery team to deliver strong stock availability, excellent store standards and efficient operations, while ensuring we continue to provide great value and service to our customers.

We’re looking for an experienced supermarket leader who understands what it takes to run high-volume departments, develop strong teams and deliver consistently high standards.

This is a full-time position and will include one weekend shift. Final days and hours will be discussed with the successful applicant.

What the role involves:

• Leading the overall day-to-day operation and performance of the Grocery department
• Leading, supporting and developing Supervisors and team members
• Driving strong stock availability, ensuring our shelves are full, faced up and ready for our customers
• Overseeing stock flow from delivery through to the shop floor
• Working closely with Buyers and department leaders to maintain appropriate stock levels
• Managing productivity, wages and overall operational performance
• Planning and prioritising workloads to ensure teams are working efficiently and effectively
• Setting clear expectations and holding leaders and teams accountable for performance
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, productivity and department results
• Ensuring effective stock management, including rotation, stock accuracy and minimising waste
• Maintaining strong food safety, health and safety, and operational compliance
• Ensuring Grocery areas are clean, organised and consistently presented to a high standard
• Providing visible leadership on the shop floor and responding to customer and operational needs
• Working closely with the wider Store Management team to achieve overall store objectives

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have previous supermarket experience
• Have proven leadership experience within a supermarket environment
• Have experience leading larger teams
• Have a strong understanding of supermarket operations, stock flow, merchandising and stock availability
• Be confident managing performance and holding people accountable
• Have strong planning, organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Be comfortable in managing wages, productivity and department performance
• Be able to manage competing priorities and make sound operational decisions
• Have high standards and take pride in how your departments and the wider store look and operate
• Be a confident communicator who can build strong relationships across the business
• Lead from the front and be prepared to get hands‑on when needed
• Remain calm, organised and solutions‑focused in a busy supermarket environment
• Have a strong customer focus and understand the importance of having the right product, in the right place, at the right time
• Be available to work one weekend shift as part of your regular roster
• Forklift/Reach truck experience

What we offer:

• A senior leadership opportunity within a busy and growing supermarket
• Responsibility for several key areas of the business
• A role with genuine ownership and accountability
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
• A supportive wider management team
• A fast‑paced environment where you can make a real impact

If you’re anexperienced supermarket leader who enjoys developing people, driving operational performance and making sure the store is looking its best and our customers can find the products they need, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close:Sunday 1st November 2026, unless filled prior.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.