29th October, 2026
Lead our clients operations, support their people, and help drive performance across their Rural & Roading division!
We're looking for an experienced, motivated, and solutions-focused Operations Lead to help oversee the day-to-day operations of our Rural & Roading division.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who understands manufacturing, values teamwork, and is passionate about delivering high-quality concrete products, excellent customer service, and safe, efficient operations
Working closely with the Rural & Roading team and wider management, you'll play a key role in coordinating production, improving operational performance, developing people, and ensuring the business continues to deliver outstanding results.
About the Role
As Operations Lead, you'll help drive the overall performance of the Rural & Roading division, ensuring production activities, stock management, customer service, and workplace safety are managed effectively.
You'll provide leadership and direction to the team, identify opportunities for improvement, and help create a positive, accountable, and high-performing working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Coordinate and oversee daily operations to ensure production targets and business objectives are achieved.
- Production Management: Support production planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and the efficient manufacture of high-quality concrete products.
- Team Development: Lead, motivate, and support team members, encouraging accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve productivity, streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of product quality and ensure production processes meet business requirements.
- Health & Safety: Promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legislation, and proactively manage workplace risks.
- Customer Relationships: Support excellent customer service and build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Stock & Resources: Help manage stock levels, materials, equipment, and other resources to support efficient business operations.
- Communication & Reporting: Maintain clear communication with management and other business areas, providing accurate operational updates and production information.
- Plant & Equipment: Ensure plant, machinery, and vehicles are maintained and operated safely and effectively.
About You - Has strong leadership and operational management capabilities.
- Can plan, organize, and prioritize competing demands in a busy environment.
- Has a practical, hands-on approach and a focus on achieving results.
- Is confident making decisions, solving problems, and driving improvements.
- Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships across teams.
- Understands the importance of quality, customer satisfaction, and workplace safety.
- Can motivate others and foster a positive, high-performance team culture.
- Takes ownership and leads by example.
Experience in manufacturing, concrete products, construction materials, or a similar operational environment would be advantageous, along with previous leadership or supervisory experience.
Why Join us? This is an opportunity to take on a key operational leadership role where you can influence performance, develop people, improve processes, and contribute to the continued success of our clients Rural & Roading division.
If you're a driven leader who enjoys bringing people together, improving operations, and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you!
The Process: Be a part of this growing team by applying today with a cover letter and CV or by contacting us on 0800226732
Please note candidates must have the right to work in New Zealand at time of application to be considered for this role. Candidates not in New Zealand will not be considered. A Pre-Employment Drug Test may be required.
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