Area Operations Manager - Canterbury Metro - - 43859 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

At Firth, we’re proud to be building better, together. As part of the Fletcher Building Group, we’re a trusted provider of concrete and construction solutions, with a strong national footprint and a people-first culture grounded in care, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Area Operations Manager is a people leadership role where you’ll guide and support operations across 6 plants in the Canterbury Metro region.

Reporting to the Head of South, you’ll lead 8 direct reports and around 60 indirect team members, creating an environment where people feel supported, connected, and empowered to perform at their best.

With responsibility for the operational P&L, you’ll balance performance and care—ensuring safe, consistent, and high-quality outcomes across the region. This role is focused on operational excellence and leadership, with no sales accountability.

What you’ll be doing

Leading, coaching, and developing leaders and teams across multiple sites
Creating a safe, inclusive and high-trust environment where people thrive
Setting clear direction and aligning teams to shared goals and priorities
Supporting strong operational performance, quality, and delivery outcomes
Overseeing financial performance, including operational P&L and cost management
Building strong relationships across internal teams and with customers
Leading change with empathy, clarity, and consistency
Embedding a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and wellbeing

What you’ll bring

Experience leading multi-site operational teams in manufacturing, logistics, or distribution
Tertiary qualification in similar advantageous
A collaborative and empowering leadership style that builds capability in others
Experience managing financial performance, including operational P&L
The ability to bring clarity, alignment, and calm decision-making in a dynamic environment
Strong communication skills with a focus on listening, connection, and trust
A genuine commitment to safety, wellbeing, and positive team culture

Why join us

A leadership role where your impact is measured by how your people grow and succeed
A supportive environment that values care, fairness, and shared success
Opportunities to develop your leadership capability within Fletcher Building
A strong commitment to safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement
Access to group benefits and long-term career pathways

If you’re someone who enjoys bringing people together, developing leaders, and creating positive, high-performing environments, we’d love to hear from you

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t apply for roles unless they match 100% the job description.

We are proud of your diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger. We welcome your individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work, so if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t fit it, we would still love you to apply.