Supply Chain Operations Manager

Job Description

A growing, distribution and manufacturer based near York, Pocklington North Yorkshire are recruiting a Operations Manager to join as part of the management team. You will support and develop the operation that requires fit for purpose processes and proceduresto drive efficiencies and operational performance with a team of people.You will need to be a proven influencer, seeking to improve the behaviour of others to achieve the operational performance targets that you will set to bring success.Supply Chain Operations ManagerPermanent positionGreater YorkThis is a critical role within Supply Chain and accountable for a number of functions which include:* Warehouse * Distribution & Shipping* Purchasing * Order Fulfilment team which covers Planning, Expediting and Inventory. * AssemblyThis is a great opportunity to work for a business that will provide autonomy and influence decisive actions that add value throughout the operation. The Operations Manager will ensure the smooth running of both internal and external supplies in accordancewith customer delivery requirements.The Operations Manager will also be responsible for:* All delivery inbound materials, receipting orders and planning inventory to meet customer demand* Managing inventory within budgetary constraints by monitoring stock levels* Maintaining/monitoring supplier delivery performance* Working with operations to build a reliable stock plan that in turn drives the assembly operation to meet customer demand * Quickly identifying short term priorities based on operational needs* Understanding problems, initiating long term structured improvement projects and ensuring their timely delivery* Reviewing discrepancies and driving continuous improvement* Managing and initiating specific improvement projects* Using IT systems to manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costs* Using associated information systems to coordinate and control the order cycle* Using data from IT systems to evaluate performance and quality and to plan improvements* Allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs* Liaising and negotiating with 3PL contracts required to support the supply chain operations* Implementing health and safety procedures* Managing staff training issues* Motivating other members of the teamExperience:* Have management experience with leading a team across Material Handling, Warehousing, Assembly and Distribution* Have experience working in a manufacturing and/or supply chain environment* Be competent in the use of Excel to an advanced level for reporting purposes* Have experience working with material and supply chain management in a manufacturing business* Have experience with lead change initiatives that drive best practice and performance improvement* Have led training on health & safety, SOP and warehouse management systemsSalary:£45,000 - £55,000 + BenefitsTo find out more and apply please send your CV to Carl Walker.Elevation Recruitment Groups Procurement and Supply Chain division work with a vast range of businesses across Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire and East Midlands regions.

Keyskills :
AssemblyDistributionWarehouseplanningWMSSupply chain managementplanning managementforecastInventory management