General Manager Operations - #141657
Tribe Recruitment
Date: 4 days ago
City: Cambridge
Contract type: Full time

About The Company
Shoof is a leading supplier of quality animal equipment products. We source, assemble, and manufacture a wide range of products that meet the needs of people who look after animals.
Founded in 1973, Shoof International has developed a deep understanding and knowledge of the farming and veterinary industries. Shoof has established itself as a trusted partner with a diversified range of customers and suppliers throughout the world. Shoof has wholly-owned businesses across core Southern Hemisphere markets – New Zealand, Australia and Chile and services export markets through distributor partners.
About The Role
A great role, reporting to the CEO and leading the operations group; the hub of the company including Production, Warehousing, Supply Chain management, as well as operational support functions, such as Quality Control and Continuous Improvement.
As the General Manager Operations, you will lead the strategic direction of Group Operations (NZ, Australia, Chile and Export) to deliver on planned Production, Supply Chain effectiveness, Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance. It is an excellent opportunity to really make a difference to the company and their people. You will be responsible for Operational Excellence, quality assurance, continuous improvement, supply chain management, facilities and leadership of the team.
A full PD is available.
About You
You will be a seasoned operations professional with sound understanding of manufacturing, warehousing and logistics and experience managing third party manufacturing sites.
You will have the proven ability to make insightful and strategic decisions that influence the direction and performance of a business whilst being a naturally strong team player who is able to be persuasive and gain buy-in from senior management colleagues, key external stakeholders, and other group members. You will be able to show evidence of your ability to innovate and lead change and deliver tangible results.
Exceptional oral communication and presentation skills are a given and you will undoubtably be highly driven and committed to deliver high quality performance, while maintaining integrity and high business values. Your skills and experience in coaching managers to not only get high performance out of their respective teams but also as improve their functional areas and applying LEAN principles.
This is a rare opportunity to join this well-known business as they continue to grow and should not be missed. The role is based in Cambridge.
As always, this is a brief description. Give me a call and let’s discuss this great opportunity.
Apply Now!
To find out more, please get in touch with Daniel Percival on 027 4030801 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…
Shoof is a leading supplier of quality animal equipment products. We source, assemble, and manufacture a wide range of products that meet the needs of people who look after animals.
Founded in 1973, Shoof International has developed a deep understanding and knowledge of the farming and veterinary industries. Shoof has established itself as a trusted partner with a diversified range of customers and suppliers throughout the world. Shoof has wholly-owned businesses across core Southern Hemisphere markets – New Zealand, Australia and Chile and services export markets through distributor partners.
About The Role
A great role, reporting to the CEO and leading the operations group; the hub of the company including Production, Warehousing, Supply Chain management, as well as operational support functions, such as Quality Control and Continuous Improvement.
As the General Manager Operations, you will lead the strategic direction of Group Operations (NZ, Australia, Chile and Export) to deliver on planned Production, Supply Chain effectiveness, Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance. It is an excellent opportunity to really make a difference to the company and their people. You will be responsible for Operational Excellence, quality assurance, continuous improvement, supply chain management, facilities and leadership of the team.
A full PD is available.
About You
You will be a seasoned operations professional with sound understanding of manufacturing, warehousing and logistics and experience managing third party manufacturing sites.
You will have the proven ability to make insightful and strategic decisions that influence the direction and performance of a business whilst being a naturally strong team player who is able to be persuasive and gain buy-in from senior management colleagues, key external stakeholders, and other group members. You will be able to show evidence of your ability to innovate and lead change and deliver tangible results.
Exceptional oral communication and presentation skills are a given and you will undoubtably be highly driven and committed to deliver high quality performance, while maintaining integrity and high business values. Your skills and experience in coaching managers to not only get high performance out of their respective teams but also as improve their functional areas and applying LEAN principles.
This is a rare opportunity to join this well-known business as they continue to grow and should not be missed. The role is based in Cambridge.
As always, this is a brief description. Give me a call and let’s discuss this great opportunity.
Apply Now!
To find out more, please get in touch with Daniel Percival on 027 4030801 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…
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