Blackbook Recruitment Looking for Logistics Manager – Relocation to NSW, Australia at Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

The Company

Our client is the market leader in their sector of the food industry and have multiple sites across Australia and New Zealand. With a commanding brand presence and continued growth, they are seeking an experienced DC Operations Manager to join their senior leadership team. They’re going through large transitioning phase and will be relocating to a larger site this year.

The Role

Reporting to the National Supply Chain Director, your responsibilities will include;

• Driving the day to day operations of the site
• Meeting all time sensitive deadlines with internal and external customers
• Implementation of automation into the site
• Effectively lead a large team across 2 shifts
• Continuously identify areas of improvement to ensure supply chain excellence is met
• Drive corrective and preventative Safety Systems with a focus on behavioural safety
• Monitor all teams performance and ensure team targets are confidently met
• Develop clear succession plans along with training plans
• Ensure all operational compliance meets companies standard procedures and any issues are resolved effectively
• Prioritise all implementation of OHS and quality assurance practises
• Overlook and manage both Warehouse and Production team, focusing on areas of continuous improvement driving cost reduction and improving efficiencies through clear communication and target plan
• Ensuring compliance of the company COR and all policies/legislation

Your Background

In order to be successful in this role you will have;

• Experience in a similar leadership position of at least 4 years +
• Previous experience in managing large teams of 60+
• Expert analytical skills with strong capabilities of working with large amounts of data and transferring it into meaningful information
• Have a passion of continuous improvement focusing on efficiencies, reliability and safety
• Strong and assertive management style with the ability to oversee a large team and to create a collaborative working environment
• Strong problem solving and communication skills is a must
• Proven track record in continuous improvement
• Proven track record in achieving productivity agendas and depart business plans
• Experienced using SAP preferable
• Familiar with 5S, TPM,and LEAN/Six Sigma is desirable
• Strong understanding of GMP and HACCP in an operational environment
• FMCG or pharmaceutical experience would be desirable

What’s on Offer?

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of Australia’s most successful food manufacturing businesses, which has invested heavily in capital resulting in a world class manufacturing environment. If you are passionate about working for a business which values its people and is focused on producing the best product, then this role is for you. Our client is offering an attractive salary package with career progression opportunities.

For more information contact Martyn at Blackbook Executive on +61 (0) 3 9823 7416 or [email protected]