Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Operations Support Manager to join our team at Advanced Resource Managers. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with experience in supply chain management and operations optimization to drive business growth and improvement.
About the Role:
As Operations Support Manager, you will be responsible for establishing sustainable, long-term supply chains that provide a competitive edge for our clients, customers, and suppliers. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Establishing strong relationships with suppliers to enhance and improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.
* Working closely with specific suppliers or plants to define support programs and provide transparency on resources and activities required to address performance issues.
* Leading the execution of support programs and integrating across organizational boundaries to deliver results.
* Supporting engagements with the supply chain from initial analytics through engagement to exit and handover back to the Supplier Management Team or Manufacturing Plant.
* Driving the identification, development, and implementation of robust supply chain processes and tools to prevent future risks of failure.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* A proven track record of operational excellence with exemplary communication and influencing skills.
* Tenacity, drive, and flexibility to lead cross-functional teams and drive sustainable change to meet quality and delivery improvements across the supply chain.
* Effective problem-solving skills, with knowledge and experience of using lean tools and techniques successfully to deliver improvements and create value.
* Knowledge and experience of value stream mapping and Lean Toolbox.
* Strong project management skills, with experience leading significant projects/activities across a range of improvement activities.
* Operational (manufacturing) experience, including understanding of component engineering supply chains.
* Experience in escalating within an organization, with planning & control knowledge/experience and program management knowledge/experience.
* Engineering knowledge/experience, including knowledge of SAP.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in challenging environments and build trust and strong relationships across all levels.
Salary and Benefits:
The successful candidate can expect a salary of £500-£650 per day, plus benefits and opportunities for career growth and development.
What We Offer:
At Advanced Resource Managers, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We believe in investing in our people and providing them with the skills and resources they need to succeed.