Operations Manager
4 days ago
Sidcup
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 Location: Sidcup, Kent Hours: 7am - 4pm • Bonus, • 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, • Free food & drink, • Free fuel for electric vehicles, • 10% matched pension The UK Operations Manager will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership, performance and continuous improvement of the Sidcup warehouse and logistics facility. This is a broad operational leadership role covering production, warehouse, logistics, planning, quality and HSE. The successful candidate will ensure the site operates safely, efficiently and cost-effectively while delivering against customer, quality and business KPIs and developing a high-performing team. • Take overall responsibility for the safe, efficient and profitable running of the site, delivering the operational strategy and business objectives., • Lead, coach and develop managers, supervisors and team leaders across production, warehouse, logistics, planning and quality., • Oversee production and warehouse operations, ensuring customer, quality and delivery targets are consistently achieved., • Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis and KPI data to improve productivity and efficiency., • Own production, warehouse and labour planning, balancing demand, capacity and resource requirements., • Oversee the safe and efficient handling, storage and movement of goods, ensuring stock accuracy and effective use of warehouse space and MHE., • Lead site quality, maintaining appropriate Quality Management Systems, monitoring KPIs and driving corrective action., • Take overall responsibility for HSE, ensuring legislative compliance, effective risk management and a strong safety culture., • Manage the operational budget, controlling costs and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability., • Work closely with Commercial, Procurement and Customer Service to align operational planning with customer and business requirements., • Monitor and report on key operational, production, quality, HSE, warehouse and service KPIs, providing insight to senior management., • Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory and company requirements, supporting internal and external audits., • Manage employee relations alongside HR, including performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters, while promoting a positive and inclusive culture., • Proven experience in a senior Operations, Warehouse, Logistics or Manufacturing Management role within a manufacturing, warehousing, distribution or FMCG environment., • Strong experience across production, warehouse/logistics, quality, HSE and planning/scheduling., • Experience leading and developing multi-disciplinary operational teams., • Experience managing budgets and delivering cost, productivity and efficiency improvements., • Experience working with Quality Management Systems, ideally ISO 9001, and CAPA processes., • Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and warehouse operating standards., • Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related discipline., • NEBOSH/ IOSH Certificates or working towards., • Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate, develop and empower teams., • Data-driven, with experience using WMS/ERP systems and KPI reporting., • Hands-on, resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment., • Full UK driving licence where travel between sites is required #J-18808-Ljbffr