GoFresh is a wholesale distribution, family-owned company that is continually growing each day. As a constantly growing company, we are looking for a professional Operations Manager to coordinate and oversee our organization’s operations and provide strong leadership to help us continue to grow.
Description:
What is an operations manager?
The Operations Manager role is mainly to implement the right processes and practices across the organization. The specific duties of an Operations Manager include formulating strategy, improving performance, procuring material and resources and securing compliance. You should be ready to mentor your team members, find ways to increase efficiency, and implement best practices across all levels. Ultimately, we’ll trust you to help us remain compliant, efficient and profitable during the course of business.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way
- Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices
- Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee warehouse efficiency
- Help the organization’s processes remain legally compliant
- Formulate strategic and operational objectives
- Manage all aspects of warehouse operations
- Manage budgets and forecasts
- Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs
- Perform and/or oversee daily inspection and routine maintenance to ensure all equipment functions properly
- Perform all duties in accordance with company policies
Requirements and skills
- Proven work experience as Operations Manager or similar role
- Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management
- Experience budgeting and forecasting
- Familiarity with the produce business and financial principles
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership ability
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Knowledge of safe procedures and workflow
- Able to operate a forklift and pallet jack and other machines in the warehouse
