Operations & Supply Manager

Operations & Supply Manager

Operations Management / Supply Chain

Full time, 37.5 hours Monday to Friday

Primarily Site based

Full benefits package (see below) and realistic ongoing development

Are you looking for an Operations Management role with an overview of Supply Chain, in a company where you can genuinely take ownership and make changes?

We’re looking for a proactive Operations & Supply Chain Manager to join a pioneering design and manufacturing organisation with a new, highly innovative product range as they continue to grow.

This is not a purely strategic management role. Initially, you’ll be very hands-on, taking ownership of the day-to-day operation, identifying what isn’t working, simplifying processes and putting the right structure and controls in place.

You’ll need to be equally comfortable getting involved in today’s operational challenge as you are stepping back and being more strategically focussed.

As the operation develops, so will the role, giving you the opportunity to become increasingly involved in strategic improvement, R&D and new project activities.

What will you be doing?

Taking ownership of day-to-day operations, including production, fulfilment, returns and fault diagnosis
Driving continuous improvement, simplifying processes and improving operational efficiency
Managing operational planning, resources, KPIs and workflows
Leading and developing the operations team, including responsibility for stock control
Overseeing R&D inventory and stock management
Working closely with engineering and R&D to support prototype, NPI and development projects
Identifying opportunities to improve the cost and commercial viability of components moving from prototype into production
Managing both inhouse and outsourced manufacturing relationships
Strengthening supplier performance and securing continuity of supply
Managing preferred suppliers and negotiating supplier contracts, pricing and commercial terms
Understanding BOM structures and identifying cost-reduction opportunities
Working across a global supply chain, with exposure to electronics/component suppliers particularly usefulTo succeed in this key role:

You'll ideally come from a manufacturing, engineering, electronics, hardware or technology-led environment and be someone who enjoys taking ownership rather than simply maintaining existing processes.

You'll ideally have:

Strong hands-on operations management experience within a fast-paced, electro-mechanical or similar assembly manufacturing environment.
Proven experience improving processes, performance and KPIs
Experience managing and developing operational teams
Supply chain, supplier and procurement experience
Understanding of supplier agreements and key supply contract terms
Good understanding of BOMs, component costs and production scheduling
Experience supporting R&D/NPI environments
Electronics/component supply chain experience advantageous 

Real opportunity for someone who is proactive, collaborative and commercially minded, and who enjoys having genuine ownership of operational performance.

Please apply via the link or contact Alison Kemp for further details.

Likely to suit individuals with a background as (but not limited to) Operations Manager, Operations & Supply Chain Manager, Operations and Purchasing Manager, Manufacturing Supply Chain and Operations Lead, Production and purchasing manager, Production Manager or similar

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