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- Proven experience of warehousing, logistics and distribution management
- Experience within a similar industry is highly desirable but not essential
- Financial and Commercial awareness
- Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and practice
- Basic working knowledge of environmental legislation
- Knowledge and experience of work processes
- Good interpersonal and people management skills
- Good motivator and people developer
- Highly organised; must be able to prioritise to manage workloads
- A thorough knowledge of the Supply Chain is required, with particular emphasis on experience of: Warehousing, Transport, Health and Safety and Logistics IT
- Communication and negotiation skills are essential
- Proficient in providing business solutions and communicating these for execution
- Understanding of operational issues related to business performance and productivity
- Proven ability to follow company policy and procedures for all operational matters (i.e. Health and Safety, Business Controls, Human Resources etc)
- Control HS&E training
- Oversee or perform investigations as required for accidents/incidents.
- Report recommending approach to prevent any recurrence.
- To deliver targeted improvements to group internal logistics
- Work closely with Warehouse Managers to ensure efficient logistics operations
- Continual analysis and review of the operational processes across the site to establish their effectiveness
- Actively seek cost-effective solutions to improve the strategic and tactical running of the business
- To meet business objectives of responsiveness and agility to maximise customer satisfaction by developing best practice operational cost-efficient processes
- To develop and maintain best operating practice for the business, where appropriate ensuring the consistency of working methods and procedures across all sites, including stock management processes
- To maximise efficiency and productivity through the effective deployment of resources and staff; recommend appropriate investment in plant and machinery
- To monitor achievement of service levels, operating efficiencies, stock management, and supporting administration. To take remedial action where required in consultation with the Managing Director
- Support the implementation of Stock Management methods and procedures to increase stock availability at site while reducing overall stock holdings
- To establish and maintain strong, productive working relationships with the sales and Customer Service team to achieve a realistic standard of service which both meets and exceeds customer expectation
- To take responsibility for recruiting, appraising, training and developing supervisors and staff
- To manage the cost budgets in areas of responsibility
- To ensure the security, repair and maintenance of the sites, including offices, land, plant and machinery
- To maintain a high profile for Health and Safety and to ensure the enforcement of safe working practices at all times; to ensure the adherence of supervisors and staff to the statutory and Company requirements in respect of all H&S issues
- To liaise with external transport hauliers to ensure the most effective costs and efficiencies
- Undertake quarterly review meetings with transport suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness and optimum service levels
- A proven history of success in operations management
- Professional qualification - Six Sigma, CPC or related subjects desirable but not essential
- Holidays – 23 days rising to 25 after 5 complete years’ service.
- Employer Pension scheme – 3% contribution
