JDR Recruitment are actively recruiting for a very experienced General Manager of Logistics and Warehouse operations for this site in Blackburn.
The role will be responsible for overall performance, safety, profitability and strategic direction of the site. The role will lead site supervisors and their teams whilst ensuring operational excellence across inventory, distribution and continuous improvement.
You will be responsible for Operational Leadership, People Leadership, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Health and Safety Compliance, Performance and Implementation of Strategy and Continuous Improvement as well as Financial Management.
This role is suitable for a highly experienced individual who can promote change, implement and make strategic decisions to drive success.
You will ideally have a strong knowledge of Lean Warehousing, Six Sigma Methodologies, Supply chain planning, Root Cause Analysis, Operational Excellence frameworks as well as Health and Safety legislation and automation technologies. This role would need a candidate with a proven career history in Management of 5+ years.
Your role will :
Key Responsibilities
- This role will report directly senior Directors
- You will be responsible for establishing operational standards
- Creating and approving SOPs for all processes
- Ensuring SOPs are followed consistently across teams and shifts
- Training operational leaders/teams to ensure compliance
- You will create clear ownership and accountability for all employees within the division
- You will streamline and create clear ownership for material processes
- You will be responsible for Logistics and associate planning
- You will have responsibility for all goods in and out of the warehouse
- This role plays a key part in recruitment, retention, management and training of staff. Dealing with necessary change and ensure that change is managed.
- You will be responsible for reporting back performance, reporting through regular reports and presentations - attending senior management meetings both on site and at other locations.
Minimum experience required 5 years plus at Senior Management Level.
You must have full right to work in the UK and ideally reside in the North West for attendance on site Monday - Friday.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. JDR Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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