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We are recruiting for an Operations Manager covering Stores and Logistics. The post holder will be responsible for playing a pivotal role in streamlining and enhancing our warehousing and logistics operations; leading teams and overseeing day-to-day activities, driving process improvements, strategically planning and managing logistics, whilst ensuring the business is fully compliant with import & export regulations.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and oversee all aspects of daily Stores operations, including goods receipt, part warehousing, inventory control and accuracy and kitting across all business revenue streams
Implement strategies to optimise efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall operational performance
Focus on waste reduction & the eradication of non-value-added activities
Develop and act upon plans to facilitate process improvement
Support, coach and develop the Stores team in all aspects of their roles to create and deploy a dynamic, high performing and efficient team
Focus on delivery for our customers across all revenue streams (NPI, Serial, Aftermarket) both internally and externally
Create and implement a Stores vision, strategy, principles, policies and best practice processes to improve operational and financial performance
Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements and work closely with other teams and auditors to validate this and share best practice
Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure records are compliant
Manage slow moving and obsolete stock
Strategically plan and manage logistics transportation for the business
Liaise with internal teams to ensure on-time delivery of product within a pre-defined budget
Lead all compliance-based logistics activities, including ensuring appropriate internal procedures exist to comply with all relevant import-export regulations, including accuracy & completeness checks on data, liaising with internal & external auditors
Manage logistics contracts with key external providers to ensure lowest acquisition costs are achieved whilst maintaining delivery targets
Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement lean methodologies to enhance productivity and reduce lead times
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives
Continually review processes and implement actions to maximize capacity and efficiency
Develop an ‘improvement culture’ within the areas of responsibility
Work closely with the Quality team to ensure that products meet or exceed quality standards
Implement and maintain quality control measures within processes
Efficiently allocate resources, including labour, equipment and materials, to meet production goals and customer requirements
Create, maintain and embody training plans, and employee development targets across the full span of accountability
Collaborate with the supply chain team to optimise supply chain delivery, ensuring timely procurement of materials and components
Implement and monitor safety protocols to create a secure working environment
Contribute to the development and execution of long-term operational strategies aligned with organisational goals
Requirements:
3+ years management experience having full responsibility of a business function/unit or team
Demonstrate in-depth working knowledge of lean & continuous improvement techniques and process improvement projects
Proven change management experience
Experienced leader with strong record of leading many direct & indirect reports
Proven ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative to achieve targets
Possess strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications
Experience in setting and working with agreed budgets
Experience working in a logistics environment
Experience of working with export and import procedures and controls
Knowledge of Union Customs Code (UCC) regulations, in particular Inward Processing, Customs and TSS regulations
Effective communication skills
Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills
Budgetary and cost management
Proven ability to lead a successful team
Proven working knowledge of planning systems including MRP system
Nice to have:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
ILM Leadership and Management Level 7 (or equivalent)
Lean Certification
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)