Distribution Manager, Smithton
Core
Lead short-term planning and day-to-day inventory movements for cold storage operations at a food manufacturing plant.
Role type
Mid-to-senior operational manager (distribution/warehousing)
Builds
Cold storage and distribution operations for McCain Foods
Domain
Food manufacturing / Cold chain logistics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Leadership in distribution/warehousing/cold storage, Food safety systems (HACCP, GMP), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), SAP, Operational documentation management, Cost reduction analysis, Team coaching and training
Preferred skills
Manufacturing process knowledge, Environmental management systems, Cross-functional collaboration, Problem-solving
Technologies
SAP, Warehouse Management Systems
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operations and forward planning of inventory movements, Promote health and safety culture through incident reporting and hazard identification, Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards, Monitor adherence to quality specifications and investigate deviations, Lead continuous improvement initiatives, Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities
Seniority
Mid-to-senior, hands-on IC with team leadership