Warehouse Head of Operations (Cold Storage)
Lead the setup and management of a meat-focused cold storage facility, including team building, ERP implementation, and ensuring operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Facility Setup and Planning: Collaborate on facility design to optimize operations for meat handling. Develop protocols for temperature control, hygiene, and sourcing essential equipment.
* Operational Management: Oversee daily operations, maintaining efficiency, safety, and cold chain integrity. Manage inventory, prevent spoilage, and apply lean practices to minimize waste and maximize throughput.
* ERP Implementation: Lead ERP implementation and staff training for tracking inventory and compliance. Collaborate to resolve system issues and enhance functionality.
* Compliance and Safety: Ensure regulatory compliance, conduct safety audits, and enforce HACCP protocols to uphold hygiene and prevent contamination.
* Performance Monitoring: Track KPIs for efficiency, inventory turnover, and quality. Provide reports on operations and identify cost-saving improvements.
* Financial Management: Manage budgets to balance cost control and service standards. Offer financial forecasts for strategic decision-making.
* Process Improvement: Continuously refine workflows and implement lean principles to reduce inefficiencies and promote a culture of improvement.
Profile
The successful candidate for the role of Head of Cold Store Operations will be a seasoned professional with a proven track record in establishing and managing cold storage facilities, particularly in the meat industry. They will demonstrate a rare combination of operational expertise, leadership acumen, and strategic thinking necessary to build and manage a state-of-the-art cold storage facility from inception.
Job Offer
* Competitive Package: Attractive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
* Autonomy: Freedom to run the cold store operations within organizational goals, with full ownership of day-to-day decisions.
* Strategic Impact: A key leadership role reporting directly to the Board of Directors, shaping the success of a flagship facility.
* Growth Opportunities: Potential for career advancement as the operation scales, with access to resources and cutting-edge technology.
* Dynamic Environment: Be part of a collaborative, innovative team in a growing and sustainable industry.