Cold Store & Operations Support Manager

Join Andros UK, home of Bonne Maman, and be part of a growing global food manufacturer.

Due to continued investment and expansion at our Oldford site, we are looking for a new Cold Store & Operations Support Manager a to join our team and build a long-term career with us.

About Andros

Andros is a global food company specialising in fruit-based and dairy products. In the UK, we are best known for Bonne Maman, a market-leading brand known for its high-quality, natural products.

Our Oldford site is growing rapidly, offering stable employment and long-term opportunities in a well-established business.

What should you join us ?

Stable, long-term employment

Competitive salary from day one

Opportunities to grow and develop

Supportive team environment

Well-known, quality products

This is a varied and hands-on leadership role within the Production team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Cold Store, Product Mixing and Operations Support functions, ensuring the efficient flow, storage and dispatch of products. Working closely with Production, Planning, Technical and Logistics teams, you will play a key role in maintaining stock accuracy, service levels and operational efficiency, whilst leading and developing a multi-skilled team and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety and quality standards.

Key duties include:

Managing a team of approximately 15 employees across Cold Store, Product Mixing and Operations Support/Gatehouse functions.

Managing rotas, holidays, overtime and labour costs to ensure efficient department performance.

Ensuring all temperature records, stock movements and departmental paperwork are completed accurately.

Monitoring product throughput, stock control, vehicle bookings and dispatch activities.

Coordinating inbound and outbound logistics to maintain service levels and product availability.

Managing frozen fruit, fruit preparation and ingredient stocks, including ordering and stock rotation.

Overseeing the receipt, storage and stock control of all incoming deliveries.

Ensuring accurate stock management through AS400 and CMS systems.

Working closely with Production, Technical and Logistics teams to maintain stock accuracy and product availability.

Leading monthly stocktakes and investigating any stock discrepancies.

Promoting high standards of Health & Safety, housekeeping and operational efficiency.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous supervisory or management experience.

Demonstrates strong organisational and planning skills.

Has experience of stock control and warehouse operations.

Is confident managing people, rotas and performance.

Has good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Can communicate effectively across departments.

Is computer literate and comfortable working with stock management systems.

Can work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Location

The role is based full time ( 40h) in Oldford, Frome.

What we offer

Permanent contract

6% pension contribution

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Subsided Canteen, free parking & company shop

Wellbeing support (EAP, eye care, health screening)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Secure employment with a growing business

Pay: £38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave

Canteen

Company events

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Enhanced paternity leave

Free flu jabs

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Referral programme

Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Frome BA11 2NF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

Will you now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship?

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person