A Telford based manufacturing business is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join their team as an Operations Manager (Warehouse).
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of improving processes within a warehouse setting, as well as a strong knowledge of ERP systems and experience in successfully implementing new systems. This is a £10m turnover business looking to strengthen their financial position within the next 18 months to 2 years.
Position: Operations Manager (Warehouse)
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + benefits
Location: Telford
Responsibilities for the Operations Manager:
1. Managing inventory levels, optimizing workflow processes, and ensuring efficient production schedules are met.
2. Leading a team of warehouse staff, providing training and guidance as needed to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency.
3. Supporting the Operations Director, playing a key role in upgrading our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform, introducing a Warehouse Management System (WMS), and collaborating across departments.
4. Helping build a strong supply chain by working closely with supply partners, monitoring and reporting on supplier performance.
5. Identifying and implementing operational and warehouse process improvements.
6. Accountability for the purchasing, shipping, storage, and distribution of all customer stock to agreed schedules.
7. Implementation of agreed stock management strategy, ensuring robust stock planning and forecast/schedule management.
8. Effective and efficient deployment of staff, including proactive management, coaching, and performance reviews.
9. Developing and delivering plans to boost operation performance with the introduction of WMS and upgrade our ERP.
10. Helping rationalize Operational and Warehouse reporting to focus on core KPIs and automation of analytical reports.
11. Playing a part in helping continuously improve the business as a supplier of choice and a great place to work.
Requirements for the Operations Manager:
1. Experience in working in and taking the lead in an Operations Manufacturing and Warehousing environment.
2. A proven and tangible track record of success in a Senior Leadership Role.
3. Experience in digital transformation – strong knowledge of NAV2016, ERP, WMS and upgrade experience from an ERP to MS Dynamics Business Central (desirable).
4. Strong communicator internally & externally.
5. Strong project management skills, a goal-oriented proactive planner.
6. Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
7. Ability to prioritize, organize and juggle a demanding workload.
8. A hunger to grow oneself, alongside business growth.
This is a great role with a business that has worked hard to nurture a great environment and has a very clear progression plan. The long-term plan would be for the right candidate to become part of the board of Directors.
Please apply online or contact Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential conversation.
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