Operations Manager - Manufacture at WetaWorkshop

WetaWorkshop

Wellington, Wellington Region, nz·5h ago

Mid LevelFull-time

Salary Range

$29,580 - $40,020 /year

Estimated

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About the Role

We are looking for a highly collaborative Operations Manager to lead a continuous improvement, safety and people-first culture at Weta Workshop. This role will enable streamlined delivery of cost-efficient and high-quality production across a diverse array of manufactured work.

Key Responsibilities

→Championing safe systems of work across machinery, CNC, spray finishing, welding, lifting/rigging and hazardous substances.
→Governing the production schedule across eight manufacturing departments.
→Ensuring a flexible resourcing model for ~80–120 crew (employees and contractors).
→Reviewing and maintaining SOPs for high-risk and high-frequency activities.
→Managing operations within approved budgets, developing and leading annual capex plans and business cases.
→Leading, coaching and developing leaders and teams.
→Overseeing maintenance and lifecycle planning for buildings, vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

✓Proven ability to stabilise delivery and implement structured planning and operational cadence.
✓Strong health & safety leadership, particularly with machinery and hazardous substances experience.
✓Sound business and financial acumen.
✓A calm, structured, credible and low-ego leadership style.
✓Experience collaborating effectively across diverse functions and building cohesion across teams.
✓Systems-thinking and the ability to standardise processes and create disciplined operational practices.
✓Experience in continuous improvement/Lean is an advantage.
✓Experience working in an environment with ERP/MRP, especially with Odoo, is another plus.