Head of Operations

About The Company

MADE New Zealand is one of Aotearoa’s most exciting and fast‑growing food companies — home to The Collective (a B Corp brand), Moogurt, Rokeby, and Cocobella. We’re the shaker‑uppers of healthy food, delivering great tasting products that Kiwis genuinely love. Our purpose? Simple : Make Healthy Happy. That means no bull – just delicious, nutritious food that brings joy, a values‑led workplace culture that’s as dynamic as our products, and a passion for doing business the right way. Come join us on the journey.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity within the FMCG industry. We are seeking a Head of Operations to join our team based in Avondale. This is an opportunity to be part of a passionate team in a business and contribute to building a great workplace culture achieving ambitious goals. The Head of Operations is a senior leadership role and sits on the Executive team. It is responsible for overseeing and optimising the end‑to‑end operational functions of the business, including production, engineering, distribution and planning. This role ensures that operational processes prioritise health & safety and product quality, are efficient and cost‑effective, and aligned with the company’s strategic goals. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, drive cross‑functional collaboration, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. As always, this is a short overview of the role. Get in touch to find out more. A full Position Description is available.

About You

You will be an experienced subject matter expert with a strong background in a similar role, looking for your next step. Your experience leading teams in the areas we need will be evident and your hands‑on experience will also be key to your success in this role. You will probably have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Food technology or related field and will certainly have a good level of experience in FMCG food manufacturing with a good number of years in a senior operations role.

• Proven track record in managing production, engineering, distribution and planning functions.
• Strong leadership, analytical, process and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to effectively lead a broad and culturally diverse team.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Apply Now!

To find out more, please get in touch with Daniel Percival on for a confidential chat. To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa. At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying. At Tribe we have our guiding light to show us the way. We bring our whole selves to work. We encourage inclusion in every single interaction. We genuinely care about people and are curious about their stories. We celebrate all points of view. We will help you find your tribe, the same way we have. We’re all on a journey together so come along…

Job Details

Seniority level : Executive

Employment type : Full‑time

Job function : Management and Manufacturing, Staffing and Recruiting

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