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Head of Distribution/General Manager

Ref: 123881

Chingford, London

£80,000

  • Permanent
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain Optimisation

About the candidate

With over 20 years of distinguished experience in FMCG Distribution Centre Management, this candidate stands out as a seasoned professional in e-Commerce, Operations, Logistics, and Project Management. They have a robust history of enhancing procedures and data analysis to identify improvement areas, risk recognition, and waste reduction. Moreover, they possess excellent skills in handling departmental restructures and are adept at developing and implementing significant changes.

Our candidate is a proactive problem solver, keen on tackling complex issues with innovative solutions, and has a demonstrated track record of managing large teams and multiple projects efficaciously. Their hands-on approach and result-driven mindset make them an invaluable asset to any organisation looking forward to dramatic operational improvements and effective leadership.

What makes them great?

  • Proven capacity in leading significant operational improvements, demonstrated by their orchestration of a comprehensive organisational restructure that enhanced staff efficiency and morale.
  • Developed innovative solutions for warehouse layout design, utilising unused space effectively, which substantially improved operational flow and staff productivity.
  • Successfully managed client transitions including the introduction of new warehouse management systems, setting up robust processes that enhanced operational excellence and client satisfaction.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures and introduced Lean 5s methodology across warehouse operations to reduce waste and increase efficiency.

Areas of expertise

  • e-Commerce strategizing and execution which enhances customer reach and operational scalability.
  • Effective overhaul and optimisation of warehouse operations, boosting efficiency and productivity.
  • Implementing comprehensive stock control systems to streamline inventory management without the need for extensive warehousing management systems.
  • Skilled in both Lean 6 Sigma and PRINCE2 methodologies ensuring adherence to best practices in project and process management.