Merchandise Operations Specialist

Join to apply for the Merchandise Operations Specialist role at Woolworths GroupRoster option 1Start day End day Start time End time Sunday Friday 8 : 00 PM 4 : 30 AMOverviewWith over 185 stores and 20,000 team members across Aotearoa, Woolworths Supermarkets New Zealand | Te Mahi ki Woolworths Supermarkets New Zealand is a part of Woolworths Group.

We aim to make Kiwi lives a little better every day.

We are friendly, down-to-earth, and energetic — we work hard and have a great time doing it, with scope for new ideas and room to add value.

You will be working with a business that touches the lives of three million New Zealanders a week.We embrace diversity of thought and take on challenges with a pragmatic and innovative approach.

Our culture thrives on mutual respect, care, curiosity, openness, and a proactive attitude.

We continually seek ways to pair, collaborate, support, and learn from each other as a team.ResponsibilitiesLead Operational Excellence : Ensure accurate and timely completion of routines, maintain food safety / SF5 compliance, and oversee production standards for fresh items.Drive Visual Merchandising : Lead product presentation, ensuring best quality availability, high standards for displays (off-locations, promotions), facings, markdowns, and out-of-date product removal.Champion Team Development : Lead your "swarm" in correct task completion, provide crucial on-job training and coaching, and actively foster a safe and healthy work environment.Proactively Resolve Issues : Timely escalate process issues to the Function Lead and conduct health checks to continuously identify and implement functional improvements.Provide Store-Wide Leadership : Step up as Acting Store Manager on scheduled shifts and actively participate in "Better Together" initiatives to boost team collaboration.What you'll bringProcess Excellence & Learning : You demonstrate a strong ability in process excellence and a commitment to continuous learning.Collaborative Partnerships : You excel at building and maintaining collaborative partnerships with other functions and stakeholders.Effective Team Leadership : You effectively lead teams, delegating tasks, monitoring progress, coaching, providing feedback, and motivating members.Compliance Expertise & Communication : You are an expert in compliance within your function and possess exceptional communication skills to clearly articulate tasks and standards.Values-Aligned Behavior : Your actions consistently align with company values.What you'll experienceTeam discounts across Woolworths Group brands and a rewards program that celebrates purpose-driven work.Access to Sonder, providing free confidential 24 / 7 personalised support for team members and their families.A global business with career opportunities across disciplines and a broad network of teams.Endorsement and CultureWe are a proud part of the Woolworths Group — 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and diverse perspectives working together to create better experiences for a better tomorrow.

You'll be supported to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate to meet the needs of more than 24 million customers weekly.

We value care, flexibility, and growth, with opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Everyone belongs here.We encourage all candidates to apply and let us know if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustries : RetailNew Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand 1 week ago

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