McCain Foods Ltd. is a leading producer of French fries and potato specialities in the world. Located in Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada, McCain has become a global leader in the frozen food industry in Canada and around the world due to our delicious and convenient food products that are nutritious and delicious for your family at any time, anywhere.
McCain Foods (India) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of McCain Foods Limited in Canada. Since 1998, McCain has been engaged in agriculture R&D and in the development of the frozen food market in India and the countries of the subcontinent.
At McCain, it’s our constant endeavour to create good food, which is produced at our plant based in Mehsana. In order to maintain an impeccable standard of quality, we strive to use the highest quality ingredients. Our products include but are not limited to fries, smiles, aloo tikki, veggie fingers, cheese bites, emotibites, mini cheese samosas and more.
But, McCain is more than potatoes! At McCain Foods, our values of being family-oriented, authentic, trustworthy, and committed to quality shape everything we do and are reflected in our culture worldwide.
About the role:
Hiring Sr.Manager – Primary Operations for our organization to manage MDC and Primary transportation. Managing logistics costs around 100 crores. Vendor Management- Risk Management and strategic focus to optimize costs and increase the throughput and have strong controls and compliance in place. The position will be based at Plant (Mehsana).
Operational Excellence & Efficiency:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple large-scale warehouses Pan India, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
- Must have experience in managing Primary transport and leading initiatives to reduce freight cost.
- Implement best practices to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve productivity.
- Implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
P/L and Financial Management:
- Develop and manage budgets for warehousing and Primary transport operations, monitoring expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Analyze financial performance metrics to support strategic planning and decision-making
Team Management:
- Lead and mentor a team of warehouse managers, supervisors, and staff across multiple locations.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Inventory Management:
- Develop and implement inventory control procedures to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize discrepancies. Ensure compliance with inventory management best practices and regulatory requirements.
Quality Focus:
- Delivering on customer quality and designing primary operations in lines with FSSAI requirement to maintain the product quality.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety regulations, and industry certifications.
- Implement measures to maintain a safe working environment and prevent occupational hazards.
Technology and Systems:
- Use data analytics to drive decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
- Evaluate and implement warehouse management systems (WMS), TMS and other technologies to streamline operations and improve data accuracy.
- Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in logistics technology.
Strategic Planning and Leadership:
- Develop and execute strategic plans for Line Haul & warehousing operations aligned with organizational objectives.
- Provide leadership and direction to ensure efficient utilization of warehouse resources and space.
- Forecast and plan for future warehousing needs based on business growth and objectives.
Vendor and Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to optimize logistics and distribution networks.
- Build and maintain strong relationships to facilitate smooth operations and resolve issues promptly.
Sourcing of New Warehouse(s)
Project Management / New Project Implementation for successful Go-live.
About you
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within warehousing and logistics operations, preferably in a large-scale environment. Experience in setting up / establishing new large-scale operations (Warehouses). Exposure to handling labor / IR environment across different states / locations to ensure no industrial disturbance or unrest.
- Good Analytical and data-oriented decision-making skills.
- 15+ Years of experience – Preferably from Frozen Category- Having thorough experience in Primary Transportation and Warehousing
🚨Be Aware, We never charge any consultancy fee for jobs.
📲Foodtech Network WhatsApp Jobs Group
🔗 WhatsApp Groups
⚙️ Food Entrepreneurs & Startups (Our services)
🔗 https://bit.ly/3JDyPIN
🏅 Food safety training and certification.
🔗 Foodtech Network Academy
