Lead Central Processing Network & Controller
Job Description
The Lead Central Processing Network & Controller will oversee the financial and operational performance of Astros Central Processing division, covering Hub Kitchen Operations, Central Kitchen, and Packing House. This role is responsible for leading the Controller team while also driving the network strategy and expansion plan for Central Processing capacity. The position requires strong financial acumen, operational expertise, and strategic thinking to ensure cost efficiency, scalability, and long-term sustainability of Central Processing operations.
Responsibilities:
1. Financial Controlling & Cost Management
- Oversee OPEX performance across Central Kitchen and Packing House, ensuring financial efficiency and cost discipline.
- Conduct regular cost analysis to identify savings opportunities and operational improvements.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting for Central Processing units, aligning with company growth targets.
- Perform variance analysis against budget/forecast and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop and enforce cost control policies to ensure compliance with company standards.
2. Network Expansion & Strategy
- Define the long-term expansion roadmap for Central Processing capacity, including Central Kitchen and Packing House facilities.
- Conduct feasibility studies, demand mapping, and operational simulations to guide site selection and design.
- Partner with Commercial and Expansion team on business cases, CAPEX requirements, and ROI assessments for new facilities.
- Ensure network scalability to support company growth while balancing cost and service levels.
3. Reporting & Insights
- Build and maintain dashboards tracking operational, financial, and network performance.
- Present reports and insights to senior management to support strategic decision-making.
- Benchmark Central Processing performance against industry standards to maintain competitiveness.
4. Collaboration & Leadership
- Lead and develop team members, ensuring career growth and capability building.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Supply Chain, Process Excellence, Commercial, Corporate Finance, Expansion, Product) to synchronize execution of financial and network strategies.
- Influence executive decision-making with clear recommendations on operational trade-offs and investments.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business, Operations Management, or related fields.
- 5+ years of experience in operations controlling, supply chain finance, or network expansion.
- Experience in fresh processing or the food & beverage business is highly preferable.
- Strong expertise in OPEX and CAPEX planning, budgeting, and ROI evaluation.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage both financial and operational performance.
- Excellent leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing teams.
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
