Operations Leader: Manufacturing Growth

Bureau Limited; Maungakiekie-Tāmaki; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Established team and supportive work环境

Job summary

Proform Steel, part of Aspect Group, is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to own warehouse, production and logistics in Auckland. The role focuses on improving systems, driving efficiencies and shaping growth. You will lead a close-knit team, manage inventory, and optimise production planning and delivery schedules.

New Zealand residency or valid work visa is required. Competitive salary and a company vehicle accompany a supportive, established team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an operations, warehouse or production management role.
• Strong inventory management and stock control experience.
• Experience overseeing production workflows, logistics and supply chains.
• Demonstrated people leadership and team management skills.
• An understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong systems and technology capability, with an interest in continuous improvement.
• Experience in steel, sheet metal, roofing, roll forming or fabrication advantageous.
• Familiarity with Cin7, Bendex, Excel and AI tools would be beneficial.
• New Zealand residency or a current work visa is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a close-knit team across warehouse, logistics and production, ensuring efficient operation while identifying improvement opportunities.
• Oversee stock control, inventory accuracy, purchasing coordination and warehouse operations including barcode rollout.
• Manage production planning, scheduling, workflow, deliveries and transportation, addressing supply chain challenges.
• Develop and expand fabrication and welding operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational systems, processes and efficiencies across inventory management and production scheduling.
• Maximise Bendex capabilities to suit Proform's needs.
• Collaborate with Sales to resolve complex orders and delivery issues while maintaining supplier relations.
• Lead health & safety processes across the business.

Skills

People leadership

Inventory management

Production workflows

Logistics management

Manufacturing processes

Systems & technology

Cin7

Bendex

Excel

AI tools

Tools

Cin7

Bendex

Excel

AI

Job description

Proform Steel, part of Aspect Group, is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to own warehouse, production and logistics in Auckland. The role focuses on improving systems, driving efficiencies and shaping growth. You will lead a close-knit team, manage inventory, and optimise production planning and delivery schedules.

New Zealand residency or valid work visa is required. Competitive salary and a company vehicle accompany a supportive, established team environment.