Process Improvement Manager

GIB® (Winstone Wallboards Ltd); Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GIB® Plasterboard is seeking a driven supply chain professional to lead a high-impact improvement project at the Tauriko site. You will own inventory, processes and operational performance to deliver a world-class customer experience, collaborating with Distribution, Manufacturing, Planning and Finance to drive lasting change.

You will analyse data, challenge status quo, and implement solutions that improve inventory accuracy and performance, partnering with stakeholders to embed smarter ways of

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain, inventory, warehousing or distribution environments, with a track record of delivering process improvement and operational change.
• Strong project and change management capability, with the ability to lead initiatives from concept through to implementation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge existing ways of working and drive outcomes.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented and process-driven.

Responsibilities

• Leading supply chain and inventory improvement initiatives that deliver measurable operational and customer outcomes.
• Identifying root causes, analysing data and implementing solutions to improve inventory accuracy and performance.
• Challenging existing processes and embedding smarter, more efficient ways of working.
• Partnering with stakeholders to drive sustainable change.
• Developing reporting and insights to support data-driven decision making.
• Supporting inventory operations and ensuring best practice processes are maintained.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Description

GIB® Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand. For almost 100 years, we've been proud to help shape New Zealand. Every day, passionate and dedicated people come together as an industry to help build healthy, sustainable homes, creating a better future for all New Zealanders. Our quality and reliable products, along with our unparalleled service and support is what sets us apart. When you start with us, you will learn that we are all brought together by the passion we have for putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

About The Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact supply chain improvement project at our Tauriko site. Reporting to the Head of Distribution, you'll take ownership of identifying, implementing and embedding improvements across inventory, processes and operational performance, helping us deliver a world-class customer experience.

Working with Distribution, Manufacturing, Planning and Finance functions, you'll use data, challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change that delivers lasting results.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading supply chain and inventory improvement initiatives that deliver measurable operational and customer outcomes.
• Identifying root causes, analysing data and implementing solutions to improve inventory accuracy and performance.
• Challenging existing processes and embedding smarter, more efficient ways of working.
• Partnering with stakeholders to drive sustainable change.
• Developing reporting and insights to support data-driven decision making.
• Supporting inventory operations and ensuring best practice processes are maintained.

About You

You're a driven and commercially minded supply chain professional who thrives on improving processes, solving complex operational challenges and delivering measurable results.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience in supply chain, inventory, warehousing or distribution environments, with a track record of delivering process improvement and operational change.
• Strong project and change management capability, with the ability to lead initiatives from concept through to implementation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge existing ways of working and drive outcomes.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented and process-driven and process-driven.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems to support data-driven decision making.
• Relevant tertiary qualification, with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) or equivalent continuous improvement qualification preferred.

Why Winstone Wallboards?

This is an opportunity to make a real impact in one of New Zealand's leading manufacturing businesses. You'll lead meaningful supply chain improvement initiatives at our Tauriko site, with the support, scale and stability of the Fletcher Building Group behind you.

If you're someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, using data to solve problems and delivering real operational improvements, we'd love to hear from you.

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria.

Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles.

We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.