Our client is a leading importer and exporter of seafood products to various countries across the world. They would like to appoint a Senior 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 person will be responsible for the distribution and maintaining of stock integrity. Experience in Cold Stores/Warehousing is very important. 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 in Logistics/Operations would be an advantage.

An attractive salary will be on offer.