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Job title              Site Manager

Location             Waltham Abbey
 
Hours of work   Contracted 42.5 hours week – Monday to Friday
 
Salary                circa £45,000 to £50,000 depending on skills and experience
 
Our client are a proud independent bathroom manufacturer and distributor.  They have a heritage of innovation and a wealth of experience supplying the leading names in bathrooms for over 37 years. 

Main purpose of the role:

To manage and oversee the warehouse functions at our clients Waltham Abbey site to achieve the safe, efficient, timely and profitable delivery of orders to customers. To maintain and develop the business structures with profitable implementation of the Company’s Objectives in relation to internal logistics and operational standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience of warehousing, inventory and distribution management
Experience within a similar industry is highly desirable but not essential
Financial and Commercial awareness
Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and practice
Basic working knowledge of environmental legislation
Knowledge and experience of work processes
Good interpersonal and people management skills
Good motivator and people developer
Highly organised; must be able to prioritise to manage workloads
A thorough knowledge of the Supply Chain is required, with particular emphasis on experience of: Warehousing, Inventory Management, Health and Safety and IT
Communication and negotiation skills are essential
Proficient in providing business solutions and communicating these for execution
Understanding of operational issues related to business performance and productivity
Proven ability to follow company policy and procedures for all operational matters (i.e. Health and Safety, Business Controls, Human Resources etc)
Control HS&E training
Oversee or perform investigations as required for accidents/incidents.
Report recommending approach to prevent any recurrence.
Key Result Areas

To deliver targeted improvements to group internal logistics
Work closely with Transport Managers & Managing Director to ensure efficient logistics operations
Continual analysis and review of the operational processes across the site to establish their effectiveness
Actively seek cost-effective solutions to improve the strategic and tactical running of the business
To meet business objectives of responsiveness and agility to maximise customer satisfaction by developing best practice operational cost-efficient processes
To develop and maintain best operating practice for the business, where appropriate ensuring the consistency of working methods and procedures across all sites, including stock management processes
To maximise efficiency and productivity through the effective deployment of resources and staff; recommend appropriate investment in plant and machinery
To monitor achievement of service levels, operating efficiencies, stock management, and supporting administration. To take remedial action where required in consultation with the Managing Director
Support the implementation of Stock Management methods and procedures to increase stock availability at site while reducing overall stock holdings
To establish and maintain strong, productive working relationships with the sales and Customer Service team to achieve a realistic standard of service which both meets and exceeds customer expectation
To take responsibility for recruiting, appraising, training and developing supervisors and staff
To manage the cost budgets in areas of responsibility
To ensure the security, repair and maintenance of the sites, including offices, land, plant and machinery
To maintain a high profile for Health and Safety and to ensure the enforcement of safe working practices at all times; to ensure the adherence of supervisors and staff to the statutory and Company requirements in respect of all H&S issuesQualification

History of success in operations management
Professional qualification - Six Sigma, CPC or related subjects desirable but not essentialBenefits:

Holidays – 23 days rising to 25 after 5 complete years’ service.
Employer Pension scheme – 3% contributionIf you feel you have the relevant experience then we’d love to hear from you, apply today