Harris Tapper
Production and Operations Manager
| company: | Harris Tapper |
| job title: | Production and Operations Manager |
| location: | Auckland CBD |
| work type: | Contract |
| level: | Senior |
Role Description
Harris Tapper is committed to providing our customers with high-quality products and exceptional service. Join us and play a pivotal role in our continued success by becoming part of our dynamic and growth-oriented team! We are currently seeking an experienced Production and Operations Manager to oversee our offshore manufacturing operations and supply chain from our Auckland CBD location. This full-time, fixed-term position is critical in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of our high-quality products to customers globally.
This is an exciting time to join the business as we continue our growth and provide a mandate for you to own the Production & Operations functions, elevating the performance and scale capability through your exceptional organisation skills and results orientation. If you are looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make a difference, take on challenges, and work with a passionate team, this could be the one you have been waiting for.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement production plans to meet customer demand and sales/margin targets
- Manage the scheduling of third-party production, coordinating logistics and distribution into market, optimising cost-efficient on-time deliveries
- Oversee inventory control, including managing third-party warehousing providers
- Develop and execute the strategy, scaling the business processes and technology to achieve strategic, profit and growth objectives
- Drive continuous improvements, commercial analytics and sound decision-making into the day-to-day operations of the business
- Deliver against organisational budgets and margin targets
- Actively drive obtainment of production and profitability measures across the business
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental regulations
KEY SKILLS
- Minimum 5 years experience in a production and/or logistics management role, preferably in the offshore apparel manufacturing industry
- Demonstrated expertise in production planning, scheduling and inventory control
- Strong problem-solving, analytics and commercial decision-making skills
- Experience optimising production and/or operational business processes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to lead the business and collaborate with stakeholders
- Motivated by “getting things done” accurately and quickly, actively looking for opportunities to add value
- Proficient in using inventory management software and relevant add-ons preferred
BENEFITS
At Harris Tapper, we are also committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. Some of the key benefits include:
- Competitive remuneration package with performance-based bonuses
- Open to reducing this role to 25-30 hours per week for the right candidate
- Flexible on start and finish times
- Access to our employee-discounted products
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