Site Operations Leader: Transforming a Major FMCG Site

Griffin's Snacks; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin’s Snacks seeks an experienced Site Operations Manager for our Wiri manufacturing site in New Zealand. You will lead the day-to-day operations while guiding a broad change program including capital investments and the rebuild of key systems.

You’ll embed our Integrated Work Systems framework and build capability across the leadership team. You’ll balance hands-on site leadership with strategic oversight, navigating complexity and ensuring safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing operations in large or complex environments.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and change across a site.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day manufacturing operation at the Wiri site.
• Develop and mentor the manufacturing leadership team.
• Collaborate with the capital project team to deliver operational outcomes from investments.
• Embed Integrated Work Systems (IWS) and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets and contribute to longer-term site strategy.

Job description

Griffin’s Snacks seeks an experienced Site Operations Manager for our Wiri manufacturing site in New Zealand. You will lead the day-to-day operations while guiding a broad change program including capital investments and the rebuild of key systems.

You’ll embed our Integrated Work Systems framework and build capability across the leadership team. You’ll balance hands-on site leadership with strategic oversight, navigating complexity and ensuring safe, efficient production.