Our client is a leading importer and exporter of seafood products to various countries across the world. They would like to appoint an Operations Manager to ensure the efficient operation of the company’s warehouses and the effective control and roll-out of it logistical requirements. The successful candidate should have solid experience in the Management of Managers reporting to him/her and have been exposed to operations where cold storage was in use. Responsibilities will include:
1. Warehousing:
Managing of the 2 Cold store managers to optimize operational efficiency (including goods issuing and receiving / production inputs and outputs / housekeeping / etc.); Ensure food safety and general housekeeping rules are adhere to; Manage maintenance of equipment; Responsibility for stock management and integrity (packaging, seafood products and other stock) in own warehouses, cold stores and 3rd party cold stores; and Responsible for Quality Assurance across the company and external warehouses.
2. Logistics
Managing the logistics team and oversee logistical planning of company fleet and 3rd party transporters; Manage maintenance of fleet; Coordinate with Trade department loadings and distribution; and Coordinate with Procurement department all purchases receiving.
3. Management of People:
Cold store, offices and facilities OHS; 2 x Cold Store managers; Logistics Manager; OHS admin; and Inventory Controller.
Experience needed: At least 5 years in managerial position in Operations/Logistics; Warehouse Management System experience; SAP B1 experience; and Experience in Cold store/Warehouse environment will be advantageous. A degree or diploma in Logistics, Warehousing, Distribution is required.
Qualification needed:
A minimum of grade 12/matric.
Degree or diploma in Logistics/Operations would be an advantage.