Operations Manager – Seed Potatoes
Location: South-West Scotland
The Industry: Operations, Production, Management, Potatoes, Fresh Produce
The Company: Fantastic family-owned business specialising in seed potatoes. Due to continued growth and success, my Client now require a highly skilled Operations Manager.
The Role: This is a unique job role where no two days will be the same. If you want to have a real sense of job satisfaction and exciting growth for yourself and the company, this is the opportunity for you.
Role Responsibilities:
Report back to head office and initiate the plan of action that has been agreed upon to move the business forward.
Coordinate activities that affect operational decisions and business requirements.
Responsible for the production and planning of daily operations.
Communicates with all relevant employees to ensure delivery times are met.
Plan, schedule, and review workload and manpower to make sure targets are being met on a cost-effective basis.
Manage the stock control, and check that inventory records are accurate.
Ensure the production/packing team has enough time to manufacture/pack and deliver products based on the client's request.
Create a detailed schedule based on strict deadlines as most deliveries are next day and made to order items.
Communicates any changes in the order or delivery date to relevant parties.
Monitor production standards and look for ways to improve efficiency in all processes.
Ensure that machinery and equipment is up to standard. Report to head office with ideas of improvements or machinery/infrastructure needing attention.
Indicate which materials and services are required for production and packing of orders.
Follow up on interruptions to the order.
Organise, plan, and implement inventory activity.
Confirm that health and safety regulations are being followed.
Provide guidance to employees.
Interview candidates for new positions within the company as agreed upon with head office.
Responsible for all staffing issues.
Find new ways for the business to progress using shift patterns and weekends.
Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:
Prior warehouse and/or managerial experience.
Highly organised.
Production and planning skills required.
Understanding of stock management systems.
Ability to manage time and workload effectively.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
IT experience and computer literate; Zoom, Teams, Magento, Google Drive.
Leadership skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong problem solving skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to engage and motivate others.
Drive to achieve results.
Understanding of perishable goods and shelf life of products.
Spraying and forklift licences desirable.
The Package:
Salary £28K – £36K depending on experience.
How to apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to; Emma@agriFJ.co.uk
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