Operations Manager

OverviewWe\'re looking for a driven and experienced Operations Manager – Optical to lead our New Zealand Fit Centre at the Henderson Laboratory.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you\'ll oversee daily operations, elevate team performance, and ensure exceptional service delivery to our customers.

If you\'re passionate about operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and building high-performing teams, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.ResponsibilitiesCustomer Experience Leadership - Ensure lab operations consistently meet service and quality KPIs, delivering an outstanding customer experience.Customer Satisfaction - Lead the resolution of customer complaints through root cause analysis and implementation of effective corrective actions.Operational Efficiency - Monitor and manage Unit Manufacturing Costs (UMC), keeping operations within budget and identifying cost-saving opportunities.Continuous Improvement - Drive initiatives to enhance production processes, systems, and infrastructure for long-term efficiency and scalability.Team Culture & Engagement - Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and pride in service delivery, promoting high performance and collaboration.People Development - Support recruitment, onboarding, and training to build a skilled, engaged, and motivated team.Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with the commercial team to ensure seamless business execution and alignment with commercial goals.Ownership & Accountability - Champion a culture of responsibility across Operations and Customer Service, with a strong focus on delivering excellenceAbout YouYou\'re a confident, hands-on leader with a passion for driving results and empowering teams.

While experience in the optical industry is a bonus, it\'s your leadership, operational know-how, and customer-first mindset that will set you apart.What You BringLeadership Excellence : Proven ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams.Strong Communicator : Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence across all levels of the business.Organised & Results-Driven : Outstanding planning and organisational skills, with a sharp focus on meeting deadlines and delivering outcomes.Operational Know-How : Practical experience in a production or operations environment, with a solid understanding of workflow and process optimisation.Problem Solver : A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement.Tech-Savvy : Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Decisive & Analytical : Confident in making decisions and solving problems using data and insights.Experience Required : Minimum 3-5 years of operations management experience is essential for this role.Industry Background : Experience in either manufacturing or logistics industry is required.Seniority Level : This is a mid-level operations management position requiring proven operational leadership experience.Working at EssilorLuxotticaA career with EssilorLuxottica will offer you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to develop your skills every day.Working at our Henderson lab, you will enjoy : A generous $1,500 yearly product allowance for you to spend across our portfolio of brandsGlobal volunteering opportunities through our OneSight FoundationWide range of career opportunities across the EssilorLuxottica networkTo be considered for this opportunity, please click apply and send your cover letter and resume today.About usWe are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses.

We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world\'s evolving vision needs.

We craft exclusive eyewear brands Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as Tiffany & Co, Burberry, and CHANEL whilst our cutting-edge lenses Varilux and Transitions lead the industry in innovation.

In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands : Sunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank.

Every day, EssilorLuxottica\'s 190,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more.Work Rights : Candidates must have Australian or New Zealand work rights to be considered for this position.As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.

We value flexibility and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work / life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we\'re all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.

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