Manufacturing Process Improvement, Attention to Detail, Operations, Financial Management, Skill Development, Events, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Operations, Operations Management, Team Leadership
Job description
To effectively manage depot operations, ensuring efficient utilisation of resources, cost control, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Planning and Execution:
- Develop and implement strategic plans for depot operations to align with overall business objectives.
- Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs), such as cost per unit, on-time delivery, and inventory accuracy, to assess operational effectiveness.
- Identify and implement process improvements to optimise efficiency and reduce costs.
- Oversee budgeting and cost control measures, ensuring targets are met and expenses are controlled.
- Analyse financial data related to depot operations, providing insights and recommendations for cost optimization and profitability enhancement.
- Develop and monitor financial forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities for budget adjustments.
- Lead and motivate a team of depot operations staff, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations are established.
- Foster a positive work environment that promotes collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement.
- Support the professional development of team members through coaching, feedback, and training opportunities.
- Promote a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures.
- Oversee supply chain operations, including inbound and outbound logistics, inventory management, and distribution.
- Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and transportation partners to ensure seamless coordination and optimization of resources.
- Monitor and address supply chain risks, developing contingency plans as necessary.
- Establish and enforce quality standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Implement and maintain quality control processes to optimise operational performance and customer satisfaction.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify opportunities for improvement and address any non-compliance issues.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging feedback, and implementing corrective action plans as needed.
- Maintain effective communication channels with internal stakeholders, such as operations teams, senior management, and support functions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on operational objectives, resolve issues, and achieve organisational goals.
- Regularly communicate with customers, addressing inquiries, resolving concerns, and identifying opportunities for service enhancement.
- Represent the organisation in external meetings, conferences, and industry events, establishing positive relationships with key stakeholders.
- An individual who has been a junior/assistant to regional production or operations manager in the food and beverage sector - 3 - 5 years .
- Has FSSC or similar certification experience
- Has OHS compliance experience.
- Proficient in Food Safety & FSSC Certification
- Have knowledge of Haccp. Taccp & Vaccp & GMP Study
- Organised
- Independent worker
- Quality orientated
- Team Orientated
- Strong planning skills
- May be required to do standby duties
- Drivers license
- Critical Thinking
- Positive attitude
- Good communication skills
- Self-Motivated
- Waste Management
- Attention to detail
