Regional Operations Manager – Central Region

About the role

As the Regional Operations Manager for the Central region, you will lead a talented team across five North Island locations, ensuring seamless logistics, warehousing and transport operations. The role bridges sales, operations and supply‑chain functions to optimise performance, enhance customer experience and drive growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support multi‑site branch operations, including logistics, warehousing and transport.
• Partner with sales to align operational capability with customer needs and growth opportunities.
• Improve delivery efficiency, stock flow and inventory management while controlling operational costs.
• Drive budgeting, cost control and P&L performance (OPEX/CAPEX).
• Analyse performance data using Power BI and ERP systems to deliver actionable insights.
• Coach and mentor branch operational staff to build capability.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained across all operational activities.
• Deliver strong operational performance against key metrics such as DIFOT.

Required profile

• 8–10+ years’ leadership experience in multi‑site operations within manufacturing, distribution or supply‑chain environments (non‑retail).
• Hands‑on, people‑first approach with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to understand and influence P&L outcomes.
• Autonomous critical thinker who drives continuous process improvements.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and ensure health and safety compliance.

Required skills

• Power BI
• ERP systems