Managing Director (Food)

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Anywhere
  • Applications have closed

Job requirements:

  • A Degree in Supply Chain Management or,
  • A Degree in Operations Management or,
  • Post-Graduate qualification in Business Administration or similar or,
  • Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Law, Business Management, Finance, or Accounting
  • Senior management experience within food processing / manufacturing.
  • Understanding of food quality, food safety and applicable HACCP requirements.
  • Understanding Health & Safety requirements in a food production environment.
  • General seafood industry experience.
  • Solid presentation skills and ability to explain complex processes to an audience.
  • Sound ERP and IT related knowledge.
  • Sound financial knowledge.

Job responsibilities:

  • Managing the performance of each employee in conjunction with HR Department.
  • Managing and implementing of company policies and procedures in conjunction with the HR Department.
  • Responsible for staff disciplinary procedures in conjunction with HR Department.
  • Engage and responsible for Union discussions and relationships.
  • Improving internal processes and ensuring employees work as a cohesive unit.
  • Build and lead successful teams.
  • Sustaining current market position and growing market share.
  • Anticipate client needs and develop solutions to meet those needs.
  • Set up, maintain and manage sales budgets on a regular basis.
  • Managing targets in a dynamic and competitive business environment.
  • Developing and designing route to market strategies for product basket to ensure margin and consumer delivery is achieved.
  • Ensuring that new products are developed in line with company strategy and market requirement.
  • Managing stock movement including slow moving, redundant stock, stock quality and stock returns.
  • Responsible for stock accuracy, stock counts and stock recons.
  • Responsible for all maintenance: warehousing, vehicles, plant & equipment, office sites and general housekeeping.
  • Monitor and authorize use of hired vehicles.
  • Monitor and authorize any overtime relating to operations.
  • Improving business processes on an ongoing basis to reduce costs and improve
  • Ensuring strict compliance with MRP processes.
  • Ensuring correct stock levels are in place and alternative suppliers are identified in conjunction with the procurement team.
  • Creating business plans to support the company’s financial objectives.
  • Defining long-term strategic goals with clear implementation
  • Ensure that financial management processes are accurate and reported timeously in order to assist management in making sound strategic decisions.
  • Implement hardware and software improvements.
  • Responsible for implementing SAP and all other Microsoft application training for all staff.

 

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