Business Unit Manager
Lead Operational Growth in a High-Performing Health Business
Nutriscript is a dynamic market leader in the health industry, powered by a strong entrepreneurial heritage and a commitment to excellence. As we scale, we’re seeking an experienced Business Unit Manager to take ownership of key operational, commercial, and people functions across our Hastings Office and Warehouse.
This is a pivotal onsite leadership role for someone who excels in supply chain management, financial oversight, and team development. You'll lead a team of approximately 10 people, including junior managers, and will hold end-to-end responsibility for HR within your business unit, ensuring strong team culture, compliance, and performance management.
Working closely with the General Manager, this role balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.
Your Core Responsibilities
End-to-End Supply Chain Management- Lead procurement, inventory control, and distribution operations.
- Ensure consistent stock availability and optimise write-off performance.
- Drive efficiency through KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage product pricing, margins, and work closely with the Accounts Department to support P&L accountability.
- Contribute to commercial planning, forecasting, and margin optimisation.
- Oversee the integration of new brands and product lines.
- Ensure accurate digital listings and accounting system alignment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable smooth product rollouts.
- Lead daily operations across the warehouse and commercial team.
- Manage a team of approx. 10, including junior managers, warehouse staff, and administrative roles.
- Take full ownership of HR functions within the business unit—including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, training, team development, and adherence to employment policies.
- Mentor and coach developing leaders, cultivating a high-performance, accountable culture.
- Improve and manage commercial systems and workflows to ensure scalable, tech-enabled operations.
- Champion process optimisation and ensure cross-department collaboration.
- A confident, capable leader with end-to-end operational management experience.
- Skilled in supply chain, logistics, and inventory control, with solid commercial acumen.
- Financially literate, with hands-on experience in margin and pricing strategy, and familiarity with P&L dynamics.
- Experienced in people management and HR—from recruitment to coaching and compliance.
- A passionate mentor with a track record of developing junior managers and building team capability.
- Naturally process-driven and proactive, with a sharp eye for system improvement.
- Thrive in high-accountability, fast-paced environments that value innovation and ownership.
- Growth-Focused Opportunity: Help scale a thriving health business by leading one of its most critical units.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Shape the next generation of managers while owning people and HR outcomes.
- Based in Hastings: Make an impact onsite with a supportive, driven team.
- Strategic Contribution: Influence commercial performance and operational excellence.
- Innovative Environment: Work in a company that values continuous improvement, bold thinking, and leadership at every level.
If you're an experienced operational leader with strong HR capabilities and a passion for team development and commercial growth, we want to hear from you.
Find out more about us: https://nutriscript.co.nz/