Swarm Operations Lead - Stock & Standards

Woolworths Ltd.; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discounts across Woolworths Group

Sonder support for financial, medical,

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Woolworths Ltd. stores in New Zealand are seeking an Operations Leader to manage and optimise stock and process flow on the shop floor. You will lead on-the-job training, maintain store standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely deliveries and shelf readiness.

The role requires strong process improvement mindset, customer-focused communication, and the ability to lead teams, with weekend and occasional evening shifts expected.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates process excellence and commitment to continuous learning.
• Builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with other functions and stakeholders.
• Leads teams with delegation, coaching, feedback and motivation.
• Executes compliance within the function and communicates standards clearly.
• Aligns actions with company values in daily work.
• Willingness to work four weekend shifts per month and at least one evening per week.

Responsibilities

• Execute Operations & Stock Management to ensure accurate, timely routines and swarm-led task handling.
• Team Leadership & Development: on-job training, coaching, and safety-focused leadership.
• Maintain Store Standards: ensure evening team fills to standards and manage overstocks.
• Resolve Issues Proactively: escalate process issues to the Function Lead for resolution.
• Contribute to Store Leadership: act as Store Manager on scheduled shifts and engage in collaboration initiatives.

Skills

Process Excellence

Collaboration

Team Leadership

Compliance

Communication

Values Alignment

Weekend Shifts

Evening Availability

Job description

Woolworths Ltd. stores in New Zealand are seeking an Operations Leader to manage and optimise stock and process flow on the shop floor. You will lead on-the-job training, maintain store standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely deliveries and shelf readiness.

The role requires strong process improvement mindset, customer-focused communication, and the ability to lead teams, with weekend and occasional evening shifts expected.