Operations Manager

Buckeridge Surfacing and Engineering – Manawatu District, North Island Buckeridge Surfacing & Engineering Ltd is seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to join our growing team based in Dannevirke. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the business, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to the highest standard. You'll coordinate crews, plant, subcontractors and resources while working closely with the Managing Director to drive operational performance and support the continued growth of the company. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, improving systems, making decisions and taking ownership of operations. Your experience and ideas will directly influence how the business grows and succeeds. You'll have the opportunity to genuinely influence the direction of the business. Your ideas won't disappear into layers of management—they'll be heard, valued and implemented. We're looking for someone who wants more than simply turning up and running jobs. We want someone who enjoys improving systems, developing people, solving problems and helping build a business they're proud to be part of. As our Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination and successful delivery of our civil construction, asphalt surfacing and chip sealing operations. Your responsibilities will include: Planning and coordinating daily and weekly work programmes. Managing surfacing crews, supervisors and subcontractors. Allocating labour, plant, trucks and equipment across projects. Ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to specification. Liaising with clients, suppliers and project managers. Carrying out site visits, quality assurance inspections and operational planning. Monitoring productivity, job costs and project profitability. Assisting with estimating, pricing and tender preparation. Developing systems and processes to improve operational efficiency. Leading, mentoring and supporting operational staff. Working alongside the Managing Director to help grow and strengthen the business. #J-18808-Ljbffr