Are you a proven leader in high-volume materials processing or manufacturing operations ready for a senior role leading a core business unit in the Bay of Plenty? Join one of New Zealand's leading providers of industrial construction materials in this critical, full-time, permanent role based in Tauranga. You will lead a dynamic local team to deliver customer excellence, operational efficiency, and profitable growth.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced manager or a motivated supervisor ready to step up, who has a strong passion for materials processing, high-quality production, and team collaboration.
What You Will Do:
As the Branch Manager, you will provide strategic leadership to the Tauranga operation, encompassing production, logistics, customer service, and growth facilitation in collaboration with the national sales team.
- Strategic & Operational Excellence: Champion operational best practices, including advanced techniques for process optimisation and bottleneck elimination, to ensure precise inventory management and the delivery of high-quality processed products at optimal costs.
- Team Leadership & Culture: Foster a proactive environment by setting clear expectations, providing hands-on support, and driving continuous improvement in efficiency, productivity, and health & safety compliance, boosting employee engagement and profit.
- Business Growth: Partner with sales and product managers to develop growth strategies, innovate custom solutions for clients in infrastructure and construction, and deliver insightful monthly reports to guide business decisions.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain key relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to support sales growth, secure supply continuity, and improve the customer experience.
- Take responsibility for financial outcomes by leading the annual budgeting process, producing reliable forecasts, and overseeing performance reviews to meet targets in profitability, safety, and market growth.
- Contribute across the wider organisation to drive collaborative strategies that enable new product and process development, supporting greater market share.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that increase operational efficiency and ensure consistent compliance with quality expectations and industry standards.
- Provide targeted training and guidance to staff to strengthen performance, embed strong health and safety practices, and refine processes through structured methods.
What You Will Bring:
- 5+ years in senior management role, within manufacturing operations.
- Solid understanding of production, supply chain, and H&S regulations
- Strong commercial sense with experience in change programs, cost control, and meeting customer needs.
- Proven ability to lead teams, establish objectives, support teams, and nurture a collaborative environment and drive action.
- Exceptional communication skills, backed by a persistent and ambitious drive to deliver results.
Ready to take the next step? If you're eligible to work in New Zealand and keen to learn more - apply now.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
