Regional Ops Supervisor - Central China

Kō wai mātou? Who are we?

Zespri is more than simply the world's single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand's best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

He aha te mahi? What's the role?

The Regional Operations Supervisor - Central China role is a global position, reporting directly to the Supply Chain Operations Manager - Greater China.
You'll play a key role in ensuring the efficient movement of Zespri fruit across the Central China region, managing end-to-end supply chain operations, quality performance, customer fulfilment, and third-party logistics providers. Working closely with customers, service providers, and internal stakeholders, you'll help deliver exceptional operational outcomes while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

You will be responsible for:

•    Managing end-to-end supply chain execution and customer fulfilment across the Central China region
•    Overseeing regional quality management and supporting initiatives to minimise fruit loss and improve outcomes
•    Managing operational budgets, tracking costs, and identifying efficiency opportunities
•    Leading and managing third-party logistics providers across warehousing, inventory, transportation, ripening, and packing operations
•    Building strong relationships with customers, regulatory authorities, service providers, and internal stakeholders
•    Supporting customer education and engagement initiatives to improve kiwifruit quality management and handling practices
•    Contributing to supply chain projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the Greater China market

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

With experience in supply chain operations, logistics, quality assurance, food production, or FMCG operations, you are a highly organised and solutions-focused professional who enjoys working across multiple stakeholders and delivering operational excellence.

You will meet the following selection criteria:

•    Experience in an operations, logistics, supply chain, or quality management role, ideally at supervisor level or above
•    Strong understanding of warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and third-party logistics operations
•    Experience working within food production, fresh produce, food processing, or FMCG environments
•    Knowledge of food quality and safety systems such as HACCP and GMP
•    Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills
•    Ability to analyse issues, influence outcomes, and drive results in a fast-paced environment

He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri?

Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 900+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of being personally connected, results-driven, and committed to guardianship. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.

• Competitive overall remuneration package, including a Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity.
• FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
• Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
• Two additional paid leave days for you to proactively support the moments that genuinely boost your mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing (Boost Days).
• Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Group Medical Insurance benefits.

Apply Now! Applications close Thursday 13 August.

At Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there. We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process. You can reach out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@zespri.com to have a chat to someone directly.

Agency

Zespri will not accept applications or contact from any temporary staffing agency, placement service or professional recruiter for this vacancy (“Agency”).

Where Zespri requires the support of an agency to fulfil a vacancy, we will proactively seek this support from our network of Agencies.  We respectfully ask that you do not contact Zespri or any of its affiliates/employees regarding vacancies, and reserve the right not to reply.

Zespri will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments related to such unsolicited resumes.