Operations Manager

Pure Foods Eggs is a proud Tasmanian company that has been in operation for over 36 years, with a diversified portfolio of businesses spanning egg production, grading and wholesale distribution. Pure Foods Eggs is Tasmania’s premier egg producer, distributing over 3.6 million dozen eggs per year. We are passionate about great Tasmanian products, and we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality produce. We supply to retailers including Coles, Woolworths and IGA, making sure that more Tasmanian’s wake up to a Pure Foods egg than any other brand. We are committed to our local community and support numerous not-for-profit organisations across the state.

About the role

The Operations Manager is a senior management role responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the Kings Meadows site. The role leads grading, packing, warehousing, dispatch and sales activities to ensure customer requirements, production targets, revenue objectives and PFE standards are consistently achieved.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Kings Meadows grading, packing, warehousing and dispatch functions

• Coordinate production planning to meet customer orders, stock requirements and available egg supply

• Lead, coach and support the Kings Meadows operational team with clear expectations and accountability

• Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with PFE WHS, food safety, quality, biosecurity and company requirements

• Lead and support the Sales team, setting clear expectations for customer service, account management, communication and commercial follow-up

• Manage labour, consumables and operational expenditure within approved budgets

• Monitor key operational KPIs and provide regular reporting to the CEO

About you

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience leading teams in manufacturing, food production, warehousing or a comparable operational environment

• Experience managing production targets, labour, workflow and operational performance

• Experience in a regulated or audited environment; food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred

• Strong people leadership, coaching and performance-management capability

• High-level communication and stakeholder-management skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn PFE operational systems.

Benefits

• A supportive team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• On-site parking

Work hours range between 8.00am to 6.00pm Mon-Fri, however these hours can vary depending on the needs of the organisation and the successful candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful Tasmanian company and be part of a diverse and dynamic team. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!