Cold Stores Operations Manager
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Join our Team at The Compleat Food Group!
We are thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Cold Store Operations Manager to join us on a 3-month fixed term contract.
Based within the Reed Boardall warehouse, you will be responsible for the date-coding operation within our warehouse facility. Asthe primary authority, you will ensure precision and efficiency in this vital process, contributing to the seamless flow of our
supply chain. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise and drive operational excellence in a dynamic and
fast-paced environment.
Who We Are:
At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but alsoextends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making
a positive impact.
Our team of over 5,000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creationof delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.
Your Duties Will Include:
- Management of approx. 10 – 12 operatives across 2 x date-coding lines
- Ensure safety of the Compleat team within the working environment
- Labour planning versus production demand
- Ensure team are compliant with Technical standards, as specified in the Line Leader responsibilities, with documented evidence
- Reconcile stock in versus stock out, capturing waste & root cause
- Monitor production run rates & attainment to plan. React in real-time if behind plan, and identify improvement opportunities
- Liaise with Reed Boardall management team regularly to ensure a consistent service of stock in & out of the area
- Maintain a solid understanding of the RB teams hour-by-hour position in terms of case-picking & outbound despatch of product
- Daily planning meeting with the Reed Boardall & Compleat management team to review previous days performance, outstanding
- Support delivery of the outbound transport plan, aligning Compleat / Reed Boardall / Primary Transport to an achievable plan
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
- Food manufacturing experience within an FMCG environment
- Planning & organisation
- Communicating at different levels of seniority
- Identifying solutions
- Good level of Excel knowledge/experience
Benefits:
- Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
- Employee well-being and community support groups
- Charity Initiatives and Team events
- 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.
We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and providesa better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs orunsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.