Freezer and Docks Manager

About the Role:

Primo Foods are recruiting for a Freezer Manager to join the team based at our Wacol Distribution Centre. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient management and allocation of warehouse staff, resources and equipment to achieve the best possible customer outcome in terms of storage, picking and packing of goods.

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Manage the Raw material operations in and out of the chiller/freezers to ensure that all staff members comply with company rules, safety, HACCP, DAWR compliance, Safe Food procedures and processes
• Monitors stock and capacity levels within the chiller and freezer to ensure we are achieving maximum efficiency
• Identify all data issues within the WMS that effect the pick operation and forward to the Operations Manager(2IC)
• Maintain the warehouse in a clean and tidy condition and report any damages or breakdowns in a timely manner
• Control orders to ensure priority is maintained liaising closely with despatch and production as needed
• Conduct a walk-through of the dock, chiller and freezer floor at the start and end of each shift
• Be actively involved in regular area inspections and internal/external audits
• All floor staff resources, discipline, absence management and overtime requirements is to the responsibility of the Freezer Manager
• Complete all End of Shift reports and forward to appropriate team within agreed timeframes
• Ensure all procedures are followed and reports are executed
• Investigate all inventory discrepancies and credit claims thoroughly
• Ensure team members are provided with all necessary training and support

About you:

• Previous experience in similar role(s) in a multi-site, FMCG environment
• Experience supervising a complex warehouse or team with particular expertise in cold environments
• An understanding of the transport industry and appropriate legislation and safety concerns
• Forklift Licence
• Relevant Import and Export Accreditation is an advantage
• Strong abilities in managing transport & distribution (Logistic & Storage Management) process
• Profiicent use of DC systems, and MS Office Suite 

Why work for Primo?

• Reward & Recognition program
• Access to novated leasing options
• Health insurance and retail discounts
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

What next?

If you’re passionate and want to be a part of the largest meat, pork and salmon manufacturer and producer in Australia, this opportunity may be for you. Apply now!