Operations Manager, Global Supply Chain & Safety (NZ)

ADM; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility with work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Training and onboarding

Job summary

ADM NZ is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a multi-site team across New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty region. You will drive safety, efficiency, and compliance, coordinating store managers, 3rd party contractors, and bulk commodity logistics to support ADM’s growing operations.

You will oversee environmental management, storage operations from arrival to farm delivery, and ongoing process improvements, all while maintaining product quality and stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Operations Management.
• Experience in bulk commodity supply chains.
• Experience in Agriculture (Grain and Feedstuffs) related roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy for rural clients & knowledge of their business drivers.

Responsibilities

• Manage ADM’s Environmental Management System, training, reporting, and compliance.
• Manage ADM NZ Storage Operations from product arrival to delivery on Farm.
• Lead and support Store managers in day-to-day operations across sites.
• Minimize shrink loss year on year and maintain product quality.
• Provide cover for store managers as required.
• continually seek operational efficiencies and manage assets, repairs, and maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with Execution Manager on Transitional Facility operations, training, and biosecurity compliance.
• Regularly visit stores to ensure operational excellence and manage external contractor links.

Skills

Operations Management

Team Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Business/Agriculture related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

ADM NZ is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a multi-site team across New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty region. You will drive safety, efficiency, and compliance, coordinating store managers, 3rd party contractors, and bulk commodity logistics to support ADM’s growing operations.

You will oversee environmental management, storage operations from arrival to farm delivery, and ongoing process improvements, all while maintaining product quality and stakeholder relations.