General Manager Warehouse & Operations

General Manager Warehouse & Operations

Based in Ormeau/Yatala, Godden Food Group is a family owned and operated broad-line foodservice supplier specialising in the storage and distribution of food products to some of the best QSR, Pubs, Clubs, Cafes & Restaurants in SEQ.  Our state of the art operation services the Gold Coast, Northern Rivers, Brisbane & Sunshine Coast. GFG has built an industry-leading reputation for superb products & brands at competitive price backed by outstanding customer service. With our biggest asset our people and that’s why we need you.

The position of General Manager Warehouse & Operations at Godden Food Group is a Full Time Salary position and will include all aspects of Supply chain management for all our business units. 

We have a number of exciting initiatives on the horizon at GFG so need someone who comes to us with strong experience, great time management & a proven track record in leadership, driving efficiency, systems and compliance as well as project management. The new team member must have a great can do attitude & strong values not afraid to roll your sleeves up but also be just as comfortable in a meeting environment with our leadership team. 

GFG is an equal opportunity employer.

The Role:

• Lead a team of industry professionals with direct & non-direct reports
• Ensure the warehouse operates at peak efficiency, with customer satisfaction being the primary goal, by supervising, organising, directing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operation goals
• Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilisation, inventory management and transportation
• Train and manage a warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
• Oversee daily operations, while controlling and managing all aspects of warehouse and logistics
• Review and improve workflow and action plans while ensuring productivity, quality and customer service standards are met
• Work with all departments to ensure adequate communication flows and teamwork 
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
• Oversee and manage WPHS as well as HACCP & Food-Safety

Qualifications & experience

• Leadership of a diverse team
• Exceptional delegation Skills
• Strong communication written & verbal
• Take clear direction
• Project management experience
• Able to drive change management
• Process improvement
• Understanding of lean systems
• Multi-Site Management
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Suite)
• WMS & ERP Solution Experience
• 3PL Storage management
• Management Systems e.g. Carton Cloud
• Work Place Health & Safety a core value
• Clear understanding of Quality Assurance
• Experience with HACCP, Food Safety or other industry compliance models
• Understand the importance of a safe environment
• Be flexible, adaptable & easy to train
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliable
• Strong Values

Benefits

• Friendly culture
• Salary Paid Weekly
• Long term job security
• Free Onsite parking
• Discount on staff purchases
• Work for a progressive family owned business