Operations Manager | Manufacturing & Supply

Jaedon Enterprises; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaedon Enterprises in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to unite people, products, suppliers and systems across manufacturing and distribution. You will oversee purchasing, stock availability, order fulfilment and dispatch, working with factory supervisors and service teams to keep operations running smoothly.

As ERP implementation advances, you will play a key role in improving processes, stock accuracy and integrated workflows, while leading operational staff and

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, inventory, purchasing or supply-chain management in manufacturing, distribution or product-based businesses.
• Organised, practical and able to take responsibility and lead teams.
• Understand how purchasing, stock, production and dispatch affect one another.
• Comfortable with ERP systems and data-driven process improvement.
• Willing to learn products and processes, with good communication to identify issues early.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing, supplier relationships and supply continuity.
• Oversee inventory, stock replenishment, receiving and dispatch.
• Coordinate order fulfilment across local manufacture and sourcing.
• Lead operational staff with clear delegation and accountability.
• Drive ERP implementation and process improvements.
• Keep colleagues and customers informed when priorities change.

Job description

Operations Manager | Manufacturing & Supply

Good operations don't happen by accident. Someone makes them work.

At Jaedon, we manufacture and supply specialist workwear and protective clothing for organisations across New Zealand. We have our own Auckland manufacturing facility, an established supplier network and customers who rely on us to deliver what they need, when they need it.

We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager who can bring people, products, suppliers and systems together to make that happen.

The role

You’ll be responsible for keeping the operational side of our business running effectively, from purchasing and stock availability through to order fulfilment and dispatch.

You’ll work closely with our factory supervisors, sales and customer service teams to make sure the right products and materials are available, orders progress smoothly and potential problems are identified before they become customer problems.

We’re also implementing a new ERP system, so you’ll have an important role in improving processes, strengthening stock accuracy and helping the team move towards more reliable, integrated ways of working.

What you’ll be doing

Managing purchasing, supplier relationships and supply continuity.

Overseeing inventory, stock replenishment, receiving and dispatch.

Coordinating order fulfilment across locally manufactured and sourced products.

Leading and supporting operational staff, with clear delegation and accountability.

Working with factory supervisors to anticipate material requirements and production constraints.

Improving systems, processes, reporting and operational efficiency.

Taking an active role in ERP implementation and adoption.

Keeping colleagues and customers informed when priorities change or problems arise.

What we’re looking for

You’ll have experience in operations, inventory, purchasing or supply-chain management, ideally in a manufacturing, distribution or product-based business.

Just as importantly, you’ll be someone who:

Is organised, practical and comfortable taking responsibility.

Understands how purchasing, stock, production and dispatch affect one another.

Can lead people, delegate effectively and follow things through.

Is confident with ERP systems, data and process improvement.

Communicates clearly and raises issues early.

Can work at both a hands-on and management level.

Enjoys solving problems and making things work better.

Experience in clothing or textiles would be useful, but it's not essential. Strong operational capability and the ability to learn our products and processes matter more.

Why Jaedon?

We’re a New Zealand-owned business with local manufacturing capability, established customer relationships and a strong focus on practical problem-solving.

We’re large enough to have interesting operational challenges, but small enough that good ideas can be put into action without layers of bureaucracy.

You’ll work directly with the owners and have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to how the business operates.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in building an operation that works well, not just when they’re there, but because they’ve helped put the right systems and people in place.

Interested?

We’d love to hear about your operational experience, the teams you’ve led and the improvements you’ve made.