National Operations Leader - FMCG & Logistics Excellence

Viscount Reuse; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Safety-first culture

Circular economy impact

Job summary

Viscount Reuse is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to run its New Zealand operations network, including washing centres, distribution centres and logistics partners. You will build high-performing teams, drive safety and quality, and deliver efficient production and logistics plans.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, stakeholder collaboration and strong financial management across sites. You will lead across multiple sites, implement maintenance strategies, and champion cost

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical/Production Engineering or related field.
• Current New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Viscount NZ sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop operational leaders and teams, fostering an inclusive, safe, high-performing and accountable culture.
• Drive quality, compliance and hygiene standards, including HACCP, ISO 22000, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement production, logistics and inventory plans to meet customer demand while optimising service, efficiency and cost.
• Drive operational performance through maintenance management, plant reliability, workforce planning and resource utilisation.
• Champion operational excellence through structured problem solving, continuous improvement and performance management practices.
• Manage operational budgets and financial performance, including labour, maintenance, inventory, freight and cost control.
• Lead capital projects, growth initiatives and operational change programmes that support the long-term success of the business.

Skills

Operational leadership

Maintenance strategy

Lean / continuous improvement

Safety & compliance

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Education

Mechanical/Production Engineering degree

NZ Driver Licence

Job description

Viscount Reuse is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to run its New Zealand operations network, including washing centres, distribution centres and logistics partners. You will build high-performing teams, drive safety and quality, and deliver efficient production and logistics plans.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, stakeholder collaboration and strong financial management across sites. You will lead across multiple sites, implement maintenance strategies, and champion cost