Operations Specialist - Hygiene/Food safety - North West

Christine
May 30, 2018
2 min read

We are inviting candidates with experience in the Hygiene and Food production/safety industry with strong managerial experience and a touch, yet fair management style to apply for this position with our client in the North West.

The position involves Site Audits and managing groups of people, including Hygiene controllers. This candidate will be the company's representative with the clients in the North West region. We are looking for a personality fit, as much as we need someone with the knowledge of this sector. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with a lot of travel.

Job Requirements

Ideally passed Grade 12 plus a qualification in management, backed by a sound track record as a manager of a socially and culturally diverse labour force.
Previous Site Management experience on large hygiene/ food safety contracts is essential. Minimum 4 years' experience in the food production industry is an advantage.
Must have thorough knowledge of third-party audit requirements.
Must be able to manage the strict flow of operations and variable allocation of resources. Must be strong operationally with good track record in Industrial Relations.
Must have strong customer relations skills.
Hours of work are not restricted to normal working hours - must have the ability to work additional hours and be flexible with working hours as requested.
Driver's License and own vehicle is essential.
The incumbent must be willing to travel extensively.

Job Specification

Lead & manage Site Managers, who in turn must manage their sites in order to produce a food safe portfolio, daily.
Manage and achieve the Portfolio Financial Budget.
Attend weekly meetings with the Operations Managers to discuss all aspects on sites such as sites progress reports, client feedback and team performance, aggregate hygiene reports and budgets.
Enforce a hygienic & safe working environment, with compliance to all statutory safety regulations.
Manage individual and team performance of HR Resource, and coach & develop Site Managers.
Responsible for all portfolio operational activities, including operational problem solving.
Manage individuals and team performance and identify any areas of improvement.
Maintain Customer relationships, meet Customer expectations and eliminate plant damage & downtime.
Responsible for Growth in the Area of Responsibility.
Ensure that all Safety and Security policies and procedures are adhered to in all sites under portfolio.
Make any recommendations to improve the process and maintenance of systems.

Attributes

Exceptional communicator both verbally and written.
Good understanding and knowledge of the cleaning industry and service orientated.
Logical thinker as well as strategic and organized.
Ability to manage and delegate tasks and duties.
Ability to solve problems efficiently and to be pro-active in identifying potential problems

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