Operations and Development Manager

Blue Door Seafoods is an ambitious seafood wholesaler supplying fresh and frozen seafood throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to help drive the next stage of our expansion.

The Role

Working Hours: 6:00am – 2:00pm, Monday to Friday (Saturday Hours available)

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the efficient day-to-day operation of our seafood processing and distribution facility whilst also developing new business opportunities.

The role will involve working closely with fresh and frozen seafood on a daily basis, overseeing production, stock, quality and dispatch and managing staff.

You will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced, refrigerated food production environment and have a strong understanding of the importance of product quality, freshness, presentation and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily running of the seafood production and dispatch facility.
• Oversee the preparation, processing, packing and dispatch of fresh and frozen seafood.
• Monitor the quality and condition of incoming and outgoing seafood products.
• Ensure correct stock rotation, traceability and temperature control procedures are followed.
• Monitor seafood stock levels
• Assist with purchasing and daily stock planning.
• Lead and motivate production, warehouse and dispatch staff.
• Ensure customer orders are prepared accurately, to specification and dispatched on time.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and product quality.
• Help reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop a strong understanding of our seafood range, specifications and customer requirements.

Job Requirements

• Full UK driving licence. (Essential)
• Previous experience within the seafood or fish industry.
• Knowledge of fresh fish and seafood species, quality and handling.
• Experience within food processing, foodservice, wholesale or FMCG.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Pension.
• Career progression within a rapidly growing business.
• Opportunity to develop extensive knowledge of the seafood industry.
• A varied, hands-on management position with significant responsibility.

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person