Seafood Operations Manager

• Leadership opportunity with Australia's largest privately owned food service company
• Grow and develop the Victorian Seafood Division
• Discounts on staff purchases, accommodation, health insurance, banking and retail outlets

PFD Food Services is a 100% Australian owned food service network, with 70 strategically located distribution centres around Australia. We deliver an extensive range of fresh meat and seafood together frozen products, drygoods, paper products and cleaning solutions to the food service industry.

Since 1943, we have been distributor of choice for cafés, restaurants, pubs, clubs, schools and any foodservice business that demands a wide range of products delivered with outstanding customer service. We’ve always believed in ourselves and our people, we know it takes every task, from every person in our business to help make our customers business a success. In 2021 PFD formed a partnership with another proud Australian company, Woolworths Group.

he Role

The purpose of this role is to manage the entire production function ensuring that production, quality and HACCP processes are in place and complied with across the Seafood room.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and control all hazards
• Ensure strict compliance with the company HACCP plan
• Achieve agreed production business plans, production quality standards, operational budgets and performance targets
• Manage the day to day production resources to meet customer needs
• Manage and assist in the development of the culture to be consistent with corporate values
• Ensure the agreed company policies and processes are in place and adhered to
• Maintain key relationships internally and externally
• Ensure staff and branch work practices comply with all company/ legislative policies and procedures (including OH&S and HACCP guidelines)
• Ensure all KPI's and targets are achieved within the agreed time frames
• Work with management team to develop and implement branch level strategies to improve customer outcomes and branch profitability
• Ensure the warehouse and associated vehicles and tools are maintained to standard
• Assist management and support all Stock Control, Replenishing and Supply Chain objectives

Key Competencies, Skills and Qualifications

• Detailed and technical working knowledge of the Fresh Meat production process
• Thorough knowledge of HACCP principles and practices
• A working knowledge of continuous improvement methods and processes
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation and negotiation skills
• Well-developed logical and lateral thinking skills with a capacity for innovation
• Strong leadership skills with the capacity to positively influence people to initiate and deliver change
• Previous management experience of 20+ staff would be advantageous
• Experience in managing rosters for production staff
• Good industry and product knowledge of Fresh Meat
• Strong people management skills
• Well-developed leadership, communication and interpersonal skills including being able to motivate others and create a team environment
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously within expected deadlines
• Ability to manage work autonomously
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Intermediate PC skills

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking).

Please submit your application (cover letter and resume) via the apply now link below

As part of our recruitment process, do you agree to undertake employment checks? These checks may include a medical assessment (including a drug and alcohol test), National Police History Check, Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CV's from Recruitment agencies / third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to Line Managers.

PFD Food Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer