Operations and Supply Chain Manager

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We're looking for a Operations and Supply Chain Manager to join our team in, Wingene, Belgium.

The Operations & Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the overall performance of manufacturing operations and end-to-end supply chain activities for the site. The role ensures safe, efficient and cost-effective production and reliable service to customer satisfaction. Acting as a key member of the local leadership team, the position oversees production, planning, warehousing, logistics and customer service activities, ensuring alignment between customer demand, operational capabilities and business objectives. The role drives operational excellence, continuous improvement, people development and cross-functional collaboration to support sustainable growth, profitability and service performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead site manufacturing and supply chain operations to deliver production volumes, quality, cost and customer service targets.
• Optimise labour, equipment and resources, driving Lean Manufacturing, productivity improvements and waste reduction.
• Oversee equipment reliability, preventive and corrective maintenance, and support machinery and infrastructure investment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with QMS, HACCP and food safety requirements in partnership with the independent Quality function, and champion site safety.
• Lead, coach and develop production and supply chain teams, managing performance and supporting employee development.
• Own local S&OE and contribute to S&OP, aligning demand, production capacity, scheduling and inventory targets.
• Translate production plans into purchase orders and call-offs within agreed inventory targets, working with Procurement as supplier contract owner and escalation point.
• Oversee warehousing, transport and logistics providers, monitor supplier delivery performance, and improve OTIF and customer service.
• Manage operational and supply chain budgets, control manufacturing and logistics costs, and deliver cost savings.
• Maintain accurate master data and BOMs, collaborating with Commercial, Finance, Quality, Procurement and Supply Chain on planning, performance and customer escalations.

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We're looking for a Operations and Supply Chain Manager to join our team in, Wingene, Belgium.

The Operations & Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the overall performance of manufacturing operations and end-to-end supply chain activities for the site. The role ensures safe, efficient and cost-effective production and reliable service to customer satisfaction. Acting as a key member of the local leadership team, the position oversees production, planning, warehousing, logistics and customer service activities, ensuring alignment between customer demand, operational capabilities and business objectives. The role drives operational excellence, continuous improvement, people development and cross-functional collaboration to support sustainable growth, profitability and service performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead site manufacturing and supply chain operations to deliver production volumes, quality, cost and customer service targets.
• Optimise labour, equipment and resources, driving Lean Manufacturing, productivity improvements and waste reduction.
• Oversee equipment reliability, preventive and corrective maintenance, and support machinery and infrastructure investment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with QMS, HACCP and food safety requirements in partnership with the independent Quality function, and champion site safety.
• Lead, coach and develop production and supply chain teams, managing performance and supporting employee development.
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