Produce Operations Manager

1 week ago


Upper Hutt, New Zealand Service Foods Full time

**We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced **Produce Operations Manager to join our team in Wellingto**n.**:
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and optimize our produce operations, ensuring the highest standards in quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction.

**Why join us**:
It’s a great time to join Service Foods as we continue to expand into new locations and embark on more exciting partnerships at a national level. We offer:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Discounts on food products

**The role**:
As the **Operations Manager of our Produce Division** you will oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Fresh Produce and Prepared produce units. You will also be responsible of a team of dedicated staff, providing guidance, training and support to ensure optimal performance.
- Immediate start
- Permanent Full time
- Location: Thomas Neal Crescent, Trentham, Upper Hutt
- 40 hours, 5 days per week
- Pay: $65,000 - $75,000 gross pa

**The job**:
You will be responsible for developing and implementing operational strategies, overseeing warehousing and distribution, ensuring quality control, monitoring and reporting on performance and assisting with procurement.

Some of the key responsibilities include
- Develop and implement operational strategies to ensure the efficient and effective production of produce
- Oversee the warehousing and distribution of produce, ensuring that it is stored and transported safely and efficiently
- Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure that all produce meets the company's high standards
- Monitor and report on operational performance, identifying areas for improvement
- Assist with procurement of produce from suppliers, ensuring that all produce is of the highest quality and meets customer specifications
- Purchasing of packaging, chemicals and bulk produce lines for Prepared produce operations
- Management of warehouse, fleet and dispatch teams
- Collaborate with other departments to enhance overall operational efficiency and cross-functional communication.
- Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes affecting the produce sector.

**The person**:
You will have a tertiary qualification in Operations, Warehousing, Logistics or Business or related industry. Proven experience in an Operations role in the Fresh Produce and/or Food industry is beneficial.

Skills and attributes required:

- Great negotiation and people management skills
- Strong understanding of produce handling and storage techniques
- Excellent reading, writing and communication skills
- Positive attitude, confidence and flexibility
- Aspiration and passion for high achievement
- Strong intuitive thinking skills, ability to think outside the box
- Good computer skills including proficiency MS Excel skills.
- Knowledge of the food industry and supplier networks is a plus

**About us**:
In the heart of New Zealand's dynamic culinary landscape, Service Foods stands tall as a leading food service distribution powerhouse. Our unwavering dedication to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as **the company behind every great chef.**

With a team of approximately 800 passionate individuals spread across 15 strategic branches nationwide, we seamlessly deliver an extensive range of high-quality ingredients and solutions to our valued partners. Our expertise spans four distinct divisions: Butchery, Produce, Seafood, Essentials and Ethnic food, ensuring that every culinary creation, from the freshest seafood to the most succulent meat, bears the mark of exceptional quality.

**Application process**:

- We will ONLY be considering applicants that are currently based within New Zealand and have the valid right to work requirements._



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