Mission Foods Europe is the key arm of Gruma Group, operating a number of plants across the European region. Our vision is to become the leading innovative flat bread company, through a mix of organic growth, new markets and channels. At Mission we pride ourselves on our continued manufacturing, product and people excellence.
To further nourish our success, our Seaham Plant is looking to develop the Logistics team by recruiting a Logistics Manager, to be responsible for managing the Seaham warehouse operation and ensure that all business objectives are met at minimum cost. You will manage a team of around 30 employees to ensure customer service, efficiency and safety.

Main Responsibilities
• To provide appropriate management to all direct reports within the Seaham logistics function to ensure Mission Foods meets and achieves its business objectives and Vision.
• To ensure all relevant information is communicated to the Logistics department, their

activities are properly planned and coordinated and effectively liaison with Production and other areas of the business takes place.
• To provide clear individual objectives for direct reports in order that all Logistics personnel
are fully aware of all key activities, priorities and challenges.
• To undertake continuous improvement by reviewing on an on-going basis all current ways of working within the Logistics function, developing and implementing more effective and efficient methods, processes and disciplines where appropriate.
• To agree and manage the Seaham warehouse budget including labour, resources and all other costs.
• To liaise on a regular basis with the Supply Chain Director and effectively cascade

information to the Seaham Logistics function.
• To define, communicate and manage the objectives and criteria for all suppliers of warehousing services to Seaham.
• To proactively manage Health and Safety within the Logistics function.
• To play a full role as a member of the site management team.

Experience
• Degree level or equivalent
• 5+ years management experience, preferably in a similar environment
• Proven managerial skills i.e. ability to set clear objectives, review and mange performance,

encourage motivation and provide effective feedback
• Excellent communications and influencing skills
• Proven ability to improve practices and processes via continuous improvement
• Good standard of IT skills including SAP, spread sheets, Word, Power Point, etc.

Competencies
• Accountability and Execution
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• People Development
• Managing Change
• Negotiating & Influencing
• Dynamic & Inspirational Leadership

To apply please forward your CV and covering letter to:
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Gruma is one of the world's leading flat bread suppliers, manufacturing a quarter of all tortillas throughout the world. Employing over 18000 staff and worldwide revenue of $3.7B in 2008, we are one of the largest Mexican multinational companies. Our stock is traded both on the Mexican Stock Exchange as well as the New York Stock Exchange. We have expanded to manufacture tortilla chips, wraps, and other specialty breads across the retail, sandwich manufacturers and foodservice sectors. Mission Foods Europe is the key arm of Gruma Group, operating a number of plants across the European region. Our vision is to become the leading innovative flat bread company, through a mix of organic growth, new markets and channels.