Opportunity

As Cold Storage site manager you will lead the operations with strong affinity for safety, quality and operational efficiency while having a full accountability for P&L and operations for the site. By managing the site, you have a significant impact on the short- and long-term financial and operating objectives as set by the overall regional business plan. You will be leading, guiding and developing the operational activities for food and pharmaceutical segments driving significant impact on the Business Unit results. With your operational management skills, you can make a difference by supporting and enabling the Maersk Cold Chain product families and value proposition to our clients being either standalone or part of a global cold chain solution.

What we offer

Maersk is a global logistics industry leader, and working in the forefront with our large customer base gives a unique chance to make a significant difference on world trade & economy together with talented colleagues. We value diversity and values of our staff, and offer competitive compensation

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Area Head of Maersk Contract Logistics, you have responsibility for providing industry expertise for driving the business results of the site and provide direction in business planning and budgeting in the function. You are responsible for developing the operational capabilities in a cold storage environment by applying LEAN principles, developing a strong culture of safety and quality management, and applying cost control and performance management methodologies to achieve Area targets. As an experienced team manager you will lead, guide and develop a team to ensure the site achieves its objectives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Profit & Loss

• P&L responsible for the site. Covering all clients offered at this site
• New and existing customer management
• Contract management
• Site performance (cost/utilization)
• Continuous improvement & optimization of assets
• Investment proposals and follow up on the same

Product

• Execution of Cold Storage strategy for site in alignment with Area Head
• Develop new customers by liaising with area sales
• Site implementation
• Growth targets
• Tender handling support to Area Business Development
• Expand business footprint while ensuring profitable growth
• Business development aligned with strategy and site targets
• Customization and localization of the products within the framework
• Cross functional support to Area Head and Business Development

Operational excellence

• Manage the operations of the location
• Develop a high performing team
• HSSE & compliance adherence
• Manage subcontractors needs and used at this location
• Drive quality compliance & regulatory adherence
• Sites operating basis security / IT standards

General management

• Lease administration
• Contract management
• Drive adherence to governance framework

People

• Facilitate the execution training linked to products, solutions and clients
• All people and safety aspects
• Having the best place to work and taking care for our clients

We are looking for

You have +10 years’ of warehouse site management experience and extensive operational knowledge of cold storage and temperature-controlled operations. Excellent stakeholder management capabilities with experience to work in an international matrix organization are key to succeed in this role.

Lean thinking and continuous improvement is your second nature and you have developed over the years excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills

You have strong knowledge of local market and culture, and you are strong in dealing with customers. A high level of financial acumen – reading, interpreting and acting on P&L is your second nature. Similar as your Dutch as this is your mother tongue and you also have also excellent written and verbal English language skills

If you are looking for a positive change in career and you are ready for this challenging new chapter, we look forward to receiving your application!

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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