Operations Manager

About the role

Greenmount Foods Tauranga is a semi-automated Stock and Sauce making facility situated in the Bay of Plenty, producing a range of export-quality Stocks and Sauces targeted for markets as diverse as North America, Asia, Middle East and Australasia. Due to a promotion opportunity, we have an opening for an Operations Manager, to lead the production team of approximately 35 staff. This role is a key member of the Site Management team. You will have full responsibility for the production teams, which operate on a 4x4 shift pattern. You will also be the key site lead for capital projects. This role will challenge your thinking; and given the complexity of business and compliance rules which we must meet, you need to be motivated to implement change and juggle many balls, delivering solutions to complex challenges. For example, as a result of increasing sales, we are approaching the limit of our capacity. Capacity expansion is a key focus.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the production team of approximately 35 staff

Manage production teams operating on a 4x4 shift pattern

Act as key site lead for capital projects

Identify and develop areas of improvement and drive positive change

Implement change and deliver solutions to complex challenges

About You

Operational Management experience within the Food Industry

Take Ownership – treat the business as your own, and act accordingly

Proven experience with effective staff management

Ability to identify talented individuals, develop them, and ensure their success and the success of the greater team

Aspiration to personally develop and advance to a Senior Leadership Executive role

About Us

Greenmount Foods Tauranga is a semi-automated Stock and Sauce making facility situated in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, producing a range of export-quality Stocks and Sauces targeted for markets as diverse as North America, Asia, Middle East and Australasia. In our wider business group, we have sister food processing plants in Rotorua, Brisbane and China.

Benefits

Progressive and stable company

Competitive Salary

Paid Birthday Leave

Autonomy in your role

Potential career pathway to 'the top'

Stunning location, to enjoy that work-life balance

If you are ready for that next step in your career, and feel you have what it takes to drive success, within this fast-paced  SME,  then please APPLY NOW via SEEK with covering letter and Curriculum Vitae to Debra Machin, HR / HS Manager. Any questions, please email [email protected]

Applications close 23 October 2026