Driscoll's

Distribution Operation Manager Larache

Driscoll's  •  Larache, MA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

About the Opportunity

The Distribution Manager Larache oversees the operations of receiving, cooling and shipping the fruit, the manufacturing processes involved and the execution of the packaging plan to guarantee full availability.

The role includes optimizing cold chain quality while meeting customer service commitments, ensuring comprehensive safety programs, managing key aspects of distribution center relationships including Growers and Local Authorities, and achieving continuous improvement of operating efficiencies. The Distribution Manager Larache plays a critical role in our pursue to increase reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Develop contingency plans for managing significant supply and demand disruption events.

  • Partner with commercial organization to support development of new business models.

  • Serve as liaison with all internal and external partners for strategic and tactical activities.

  • Ensure the security of Driscoll’s confidential and proprietary information and materials.

  • Represents Driscoll’s in an ethical and business-like manner in all interactions with Growers, Suppliers, Buyers and Customers in addition to adherence to Company policies and practices.

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including food safety standards, labor laws, and environmental guidelines.

Candidate Profile

  • Work in close collaboration with the S&OP team to define capacity requirements in terms of facilities and activities. Drive initiatives to solve capacity constraints.
  • Oversee the production processes to ensure high-quality output and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Oversee warehousing activities, including inventory management, storage, and order fulfillment.
  • Implement best practices to enhance productivity and minimize waste.
  • Oversee the maintenance of all production and warehousing equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
  • Oversee the storage of packaging materials and the packaging process to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Lead and mentor a team of managers and staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and manage budgets for production, warehousing, and packaging operations.
  • Monitor expenses and implement cost-saving measures.
  • Track key performance indicators (safety, quality, customer service, cost, engagement and sustainability) to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
  • Partner with the Lean Distribution team to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including food safety standards, labor laws, and environmental guidelines.
  • Develop contingency plans for managing significant supply and demand disruption events.
Driscoll's

About Driscoll's

Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing great tasting berries.

Driscoll’s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – that means no GMOs. A dedicated team of agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant pathologists and entomologists help grow baby seedlings that are then grown on family farms. Our independent berry growers then work with Mother Nature, using experience and know-how to get the very best out of each strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry plant.

Driscoll’s is serious about yummy berries! Driscoll’s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries ™.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Watsonville, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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