Operations Manager - Mammafiore (North West London)
hace 17 horas
London
Solutions & Decisions is looking for the best candidates for an Operations Manager at MAMMAFIORE, an Italian food & beverage distribution company, for North West London. RESPONSABILITIES: Operational Management: • Oversee and optimize day-to-day activities, including procurement, warehousing, logistics, and distribution., • Ensure timely deliveries and adherence to quality standards in customer service., • Lead cost stewardship across warehousing, transportation, and intralogistics, driving a sustained reduction in cost-to-serve while protecting service levels., • Champion end-to-end digitalisation (WMS, ERP, handheld scanning, EDI/TMS, Power BI dashboards) to ensure real-time visibility, data integrity, and decision speed., • Coordinate suppliers and procurement operations to ensure product availability and optimal inventory management., • Implement innovative solutions for logistics management, reducing costs and empty miles, fleet right-sizing, response times, cross-dock rhythms and transfer loads., • Lead recruitment processes, including drivers and warehouse operatives., • Supervise and coordinate operational teams (warehouse staff, drivers, log. managers)., • Plan work schedules and optimize human resources to ensure maximum efficiency., • Foster a company culture focused on quality, safety, and teamwork., • Analyze and track key operational KPIs (e.g., OTIF, pick accuracy, waste/shrink, inventory accuracy, dock-to-stock, labour productivity, and cost-to-serve)., • Act as system process owner for WMS/ERP in the UK: clean master data, standardised SOPs, and user training; partner with HQ on enhancements., • Build operational reports and automated dashboards (Power BI) for real-time control-towers (service, cost, quality), including early-warning alerts on exceptions., • Implement procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards., • Ensure compliance with hygiene and sanitation regulations applicable to food products., • Implement workplace safety measures, minimizing risks and incidents., • Collaborate to introduce new technologies or processes aimed at improving productivity., • Promote sustainability initiatives (ie. waste reduction or use of eco-friendly materials). REQUIREMENTS: Experience: At least 5-7 years in operational or managerial roles, preferably in food distribution or logistics. Technical Skills: Knowledge of supply chain processes, warehouse management, and distribution logistics. Proficiency in Advanced Excel, Power BI, ERP, WMS/TMS (RF, GS1/SSCC, wave/zone, FEFO/lot), route optimisation/telematics (ePOD/e-CMR), and EDI/API integrations. Education: Degree in industrial engineering, logistics, economics, or related fields (preferred). Languages: Fluent English (mandatory); Highly valued to have Italian; Spanish is a nice-to-have for cross-country collaboration with Central teams. Personal Skills: • Problem-solving and results-oriented approach., • Leadership: Coordinate operational teams and foster a positive work environment., • Strong data-driven approach to monitor and improve operational performance., • Adaptability to a fast-paced and dynamic environment., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail., • Proactive mindset and ability to manage stress effectively. COMPANY’S OFFERS: • Opportunities for professional growth in a solid and expanding company., • Stimulating and dynamic work environment., • Direct responsibility for key processes driving the company’s success., • Annual gross Salary £60/70K