About the role
The Operations Lead will play a critical role in ensuring the production of Halters Smart Collars is accurate on time and delivered to an exceptional standard. Embedded day-to-day at our manufacturing partners factory this role acts as the central coordinator of operations. You will be bridging internal and external teams orchestrating complex build schedules and driving operational excellence across all production activities.
This is a hands-on dynamic position suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced environments is highly organised and can work across organisations and teams to deliver exactly whats needed on time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver all production builds to schedule ensuring accuracy readiness and quality.
- Communicate build approvals to the factory and coordinate execution aligned with the production plan.
- Proactively manage build plan changes and ensure both Halter and factory teams are aligned.
- Coordinate contract manufacturers and other partners to ensure daily operations run smoothly.
- Manage the process for ongoing reliability testing including maintaining a clear schedule sharing results with stakeholders.
- Maintain visibility over material disposition and ensure the correct processes are followed.
- Build deep trust-based relationships with factory personnel at all levels.
- Coordinate both internal and external teams to maintain strong alignment and effective communication.
- Influence behaviours and drive adoption of new processes or improvements even without formal reporting-line authority.
- Identify and implement operational improvements at the factory.
- Develop dashboards progress trackers and reporting tools to improve transparency and accountability.
- Increase build and operational reliability through structured processes feedback loops and proactive planning.
Who were looking for
- You may have experience in project/program management manufacturing operations production engineering or relevant operational roles. Other experience such as:
- Managing complex fast-paced projects with rapid changes and visible progress tracking.
- Working effectively with cross-border teams across time zones and cultures.
- Influencing change within a second-party organisation that may have competing priorities.
- Organising structured program activities (e.g. reliability testing programs) with clean reporting and stakeholder communication.
- Familiarity with high-volume electromechanical manufacturing environments (preferred but not required).
Location of the role
- On-site at the manufacturing partners facility in Thailand with regular travel to New Zealand to collaborate with our internal team.
About Halter
At Halter were on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices and revolutionizing grazing with Halter. People join Halter to do meaningful work. Our team out-think out-work and out-care. Were committed to delivering real change in the world. Were backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Bessemer Venture Partners DCVC Blackbird Promus Ventures Rocket Labs Peter Beck and Icehouse Ventures.
Join our team
If this opportunity sounds like you please apply below by sending your cover letter explaining why youre excited about this role and working at Halter along with your CV.
If you think you have what it takes but dont necessarily meet every requirement on this job description please still get in touch. Wed love to chat to see if youll be an epic fit!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
About the roleThe Operations Lead will play a critical role in ensuring the production of Halters Smart Collars is accurate on time and delivered to an exceptional standard. Embedded day-to-day at our manufacturing partners factory this role acts as the central coordinator of operations. You will be...
About the role
The Operations Lead will play a critical role in ensuring the production of Halters Smart Collars is accurate on time and delivered to an exceptional standard. Embedded day-to-day at our manufacturing partners factory this role acts as the central coordinator of operations. You will be bridging internal and external teams orchestrating complex build schedules and driving operational excellence across all production activities.
This is a hands-on dynamic position suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced environments is highly organised and can work across organisations and teams to deliver exactly whats needed on time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver all production builds to schedule ensuring accuracy readiness and quality.
- Communicate build approvals to the factory and coordinate execution aligned with the production plan.
- Proactively manage build plan changes and ensure both Halter and factory teams are aligned.
- Coordinate contract manufacturers and other partners to ensure daily operations run smoothly.
- Manage the process for ongoing reliability testing including maintaining a clear schedule sharing results with stakeholders.
- Maintain visibility over material disposition and ensure the correct processes are followed.
- Build deep trust-based relationships with factory personnel at all levels.
- Coordinate both internal and external teams to maintain strong alignment and effective communication.
- Influence behaviours and drive adoption of new processes or improvements even without formal reporting-line authority.
- Identify and implement operational improvements at the factory.
- Develop dashboards progress trackers and reporting tools to improve transparency and accountability.
- Increase build and operational reliability through structured processes feedback loops and proactive planning.
Who were looking for
- You may have experience in project/program management manufacturing operations production engineering or relevant operational roles. Other experience such as:
- Managing complex fast-paced projects with rapid changes and visible progress tracking.
- Working effectively with cross-border teams across time zones and cultures.
- Influencing change within a second-party organisation that may have competing priorities.
- Organising structured program activities (e.g. reliability testing programs) with clean reporting and stakeholder communication.
- Familiarity with high-volume electromechanical manufacturing environments (preferred but not required).
Location of the role
- On-site at the manufacturing partners facility in Thailand with regular travel to New Zealand to collaborate with our internal team.
About Halter
At Halter were on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices and revolutionizing grazing with Halter. People join Halter to do meaningful work. Our team out-think out-work and out-care. Were committed to delivering real change in the world. Were backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Bessemer Venture Partners DCVC Blackbird Promus Ventures Rocket Labs Peter Beck and Icehouse Ventures.
Join our team
If this opportunity sounds like you please apply below by sending your cover letter explaining why youre excited about this role and working at Halter along with your CV.
If you think you have what it takes but dont necessarily meet every requirement on this job description please still get in touch. Wed love to chat to see if youll be an epic fit!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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