Operations Manager (Warehouse & Distribution)

Operations Manager (Warehouse & Distribution/logistics)

Salary: Up to £55,000 basic (some flex for the right person), bonus and benefits

Based: Manchester

CSG are proudly and exclusively an SME medical equipment group in growth mode, a group who manufacture and distribute medical equipment and devices globally. The business is UK based and founded, manufacturing is done overseas and this role is managing the complete warehouse and distribution functions based from one of their sites in Manchester.

There is a small team of warehouse operatives, finance and office/admin staff to manage and this is a change management role building and developing internal processes and systems to ensure the operations side of the business can deliver to the highest quality as the business and group extensively grows.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and motivating a relatively inexperienced team to ensure efficient and effective warehouse operations.
• Implementing new and improved processes and strategies to optimise workflow and logistical output, minimise unnecessary costs, remove unnecessary delays/issues and generally enhance productivity/delivery
• Overseeing stock/inventory management, receiving of goods, storage, supply chain/lead times and distribution of products.
• Management of third party sterilisation services providers and managing this into product lead times, warehousing/inventory management and/or on time delivery and distribution to the customer
• Maintaining high standards of safety and compliance within regulations.
• Collaborating with all other departments, internal and external stakeholders to streamline processes and meet customer demands
• Formulating, monitoring and Driving Operational KPIs

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Operations Manager within a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain environment
• Medical devices/equipment experience is ideal, however not essential and we'd consider any fast paced goods logistics/warehousing environment
• Experience with the international distribution of goods as well as the receiving of internally manufactured goods is essential
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor a young team.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of logistics software and systems.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

If the above description and outline meets your experience and sounds of interest please apply and we will be in contact to discuss. Please note if you do not fit the above criteria we cannot consider you for the role and though you will receive a courteous response unless you again fit the requirements we will not be able to progress with your application.

CSG are an equal opportunities working on behalf of the client.