Operations Manager, 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 unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com, admnewzealand.co.nz

Key Information

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our great team. We are looking for someone to continue to drive and ensure operational safety ,efficiency and compliance across out NZ Operations. You will be a people leader supporting store managers and ensuring operations can continue to support the growth and quality of the ADM business. You will work closely with the EHS Manager and manage 3rd party contractors to ensure their service meets ADMs requirements for EHS , efficiency and workmanship. To protect and enhance ADM’s competitive advantage through your teams provision of high quality and timely service to the wider marketplace . In addition to this but not limited to;

• Manage ADM’s Environmental Management System, training, reporting, and compliance with national and local body regulations.
• Manage ADM NZ Storage Operations from product arrival in store to delivery on Farm.
• Lead and support Store managers in the management of operational staff across all sites on a day to day basis,.
• Minimize shrink loss year on year and maintain product quality.
• Able to provide cover for store Managers as required.
• Continually work to find operational efficiencies .
• Manage operational assets, and repairs and maintenance schedules.
• In conjunction with the Execution Manger manage ADM’s Transitional Facility operations, training, import documentation, and compliance with New Zealand’s biosecurity regulations.
• Regular visit stores to ensure operational excellence and manage external contractor links.
• Continually seek innovative ways to improve operational safety and efficiency

About You

You are a strong team player, you enjoy working in a role that is diversify and challenging, along with;

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Operations Management
• Further education in Business studies/Agriculture or related fields (desirable)
• Experience working within a Global organisation (desirable)
• Previous experience in bulk commodity supply chains
• Previous experience in Agriculture (Grain and Feedstuffs) related roles
• Empathy for rural clients & knowledge of their business drivers
• Attention to detail, highly organized and self-motivated
• Good communicationskills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Support oriented
• Reliable and dedicated attitude.
• Positive, ‘can-do’ attitude with anopen mindedapproach
• Must be a team player, yet have the ability to work well autonomously.
• Strong Microsoft Office experience, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Drive to build fulfilling internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility.
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
• ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

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