Merchandise Operations Lead – Process Excellence

Woolworths Group; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discounts across Woolworths Group

Sonder confidential support for staff

Global career possibilities within a 2

Job summary

Woolworths Group in New Zealand is seeking a hands-on operations lead to drive excellence across production routines and store standards. You will oversee food safety compliance, ensure timely completion of line routines, and coach a swarm of team members to sustain high performance.

In this role you will champion product presentation, achieve best-in-class displays, manage promotions and stock levels while promoting a safe and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to drive process improvements and learning
• Proven experience leading teams and coaching in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Commitment to compliance, safety standards, and clear communication
• Demonstrates values-aligned behavior and adaptability to shift patterns

Responsibilities

• Lead Operational Excellence: ensure timely routines, food safety compliance, and production standards for fresh items
• Drive Visual Merchandising: manage product presentation, displays, promotions, facings, markdowns and removal of outdated stock
• Champion Team Development: lead swarm, deliver on-job training and coaching, foster a safe workplace
• Proactively Resolve Issues: escalate process issues and perform health checks for continuous improvements
• Provide Store-Wide Leadership: act as store manager on shifts and support Better Together initiatives

Skills

Process Excellence

Team Leadership

Collaborative Partnerships

Compliance & Communication

Values-Driven

Weekend Shift Flexibility

Job description

Woolworths Group in New Zealand is seeking a hands-on operations lead to drive excellence across production routines and store standards. You will oversee food safety compliance, ensure timely completion of line routines, and coach a swarm of team members to sustain high performance.

In this role you will champion product presentation, achieve best-in-class displays, manage promotions and stock levels while promoting a safe and collaborative work environment.