North Island Head of Operations

Location

Manukau City, Auckland

Full job description

Posted:

16/07/2025

Closing Date:

31/07/2025

Job Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Manukau

Job Category:

Executive

North Island Head of Operations | Own the Region. Inspire Performance. Build the Future.

We are looking for an experienced and driven North Island Head of Operations who is ready to take ownership, inspire others, and elevate performance across our North Island Operations.

Cardinal is a leading partner to many of New Zealand’s well-known companies in food, beverage, grocery and personal healthcare. We offer an end-to-end logistics solution to our customers, which offers the opportunity for our team members to develop, upskill and progress within the business. We are revolutionizing supply chains with New Zealand’s first fully automated 3PL warehouse with AI driven robotics.

What You’ll Own

End-to-end supply chain leadership across our North Island Operations

Execution of regional growth, profit, and customer service strategies

KPI-driven performance management and cost optimisation

Building a culture of safety, excellence, and engagement across all teams

Championing innovation, continuous improvement, and scalable processes

What You Bring

10+ years’ leadership in logistics/supply chain operations

Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams across complex environments

Strong commercial acumen and cost control expertise

Strategic mindset paired with hands-on operational execution

Confident communicator, safety champion, and values-driven leader

Why Cardinal?

Join a values-led business committed to safety, service, and people development.

Play a key leadership role in one of NZ’s most respected logistics providers.

Be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values continuous improvement.

Competitive salary + company benefits + real career development opportunities.