Director of Operations – Fresh Foods & Produce

Summit Search Group
Milton, ON
Full-time

Responsibilities :

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations and manage resources effectively
  • Work with warehouse operations managers to ensure proper delegation of work flow
  • Train and instruct key personnel on performance of specific tasks when required
  • Working with the HR Team and participate in the hiring and training process of new personnel
  • Establish a contingency plan with warehouse operations managers when personnel are absent to ensure continuous work flow
  • Prepare production and performance reports to be submitted to senior management
  • Create and establish long-term strategic goals for the organization by identifying potential opportunities and evaluating the current market trends
  • Oversee the proper completion of all necessary documentation
  • Act as a mediator for internal conflict and ensure the conflict is resolved
  • Set up discussions with the operations managers to ensure proper work flow of operations and improve team collaboration
  • Monitor all teams to ensure compliance with all safety practice requirements (food safety and Health & Safety included)
  • Coordinate activities between Quality Control, Production, and Food Safety
  • Initiate ongoing operational efficiency activities
  • Create and monitor current and existing Key Performance Indicators and present to executives
  • Prepare and maintain reports in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Assist with special projects when required
  • Other duties relevant to the position will be assigned as required

Required Skills and Knowledge :

  • Proven track record of leading continuous improvement
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective at communicating with all levels of management within the business
  • Must be able to quickly ascertain a situation and problem solve strong decision-making ability required
  • Excellent time management and leadership skills required
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Ability to handle multiple projects with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience :

  • Minimum ten (10) years of management experience preferably from a food production and highly regulated industry
  • Post-secondary diploma in business management, Operations / Supply Chain or other relevant field
  • 27 days ago
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