Regional Operations Manager

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company car and travel allowance

Professional development opportunities

Autonomy and responsibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Regional Operations Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites in Queenstown and the surrounding region. You will lead site managers, drive efficiency, manage regional P&L, and ensure consistent standards.

You have a proven track record in operations leadership, a MBA or related degree preferred, and strong budgeting, strategic planning, and people-management skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in operations management with a regional scope.
• Proven success in leading teams across multiple sites.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, P&L, and financial management.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct operational activities across multiple locations within the region.
• Develop regional strategies to meet operational and financial targets.
• Manage regional budgets, resource allocation, and P&L responsibilities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop site managers and teams for high performance.
• Ensure adherence to policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze regional performance data and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Regional leadership

Operations management

Budgeting & P&L

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Regional Operations Manager to oversee operations across a designated region, based in Queenstown. This critical role involves leading multiple sites or teams, ensuring consistent operational standards, driving efficiency, and achieving regional business objectives. You will be responsible for strategic planning, performance management, and fostering a strong operational culture throughout your region. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a seasoned leader to make a significant impact on business performance in a key geographical area.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct operational activities across multiple locations within the assigned region.
• Develop and implement regional strategies to achieve operational and financial targets.
• Manage regional budgets, resource allocation, and P&L responsibility.
• Lead, mentor, and develop site managers and their teams to ensure high performance and operational excellence.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements across all regional operations.
• Analyze regional performance data and implement corrective actions as needed.

Requirements

• Significant experience in operations management, with a proven track record in a Regional Operations Manager role or similar.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams across multiple sites or locations.
• Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, and P&L responsibility.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze complex operational data and implement effective solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure tied to regional performance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company car and travel allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A challenging yet rewarding role with significant autonomy and responsibility.