Operations Manager

Ref: 313027

Northamptonshire

£450 per day

• Contract
• Operational Excellence
• Cost Reduction Specialist
• Strategic Project Management

About the candidate

A dedicated and highly skilled Operations Manager with extensive experience in managing warehouse and distribution operations across various industries including retail, e-commerce, food, healthcare, and FMCG. This candidate excels in environments that require rapid adaptation and operational stability, demonstrating a solid track record of enhancing productivity, compliance, cost efficiency, and employee engagement. Their expertise spans start-up, turnaround, and close-down projects within high-volume operations, making them a valuable asset for any dynamic operation looking for contract management leadership.

What makes them great?

• Impressive operational improvements: Increased pick accuracy from 86% to 99% across operations, significantly reducing error rates and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Cost management: Achieved significant cost reductions, such as lowering stock loss from £1.1m to £45k within three months through strategic inventory overhauls.
• Project management: Demonstrated strong capabilities in managing large-scale distribution centres, including the startup and closure of centres spanning up to 666,000 sq ft.

Areas of expertise

• Large-scale team leadership: Managed teams of 400-650 staff, driving process efficiency and operational excellence across multiple sites.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: Proficient in driving operational improvements and cultural change, directly contributing to increased efficiency and reduced costs.
• Stakeholder management: Effectively liaises with major clients and stakeholders in retail and healthcare, ensuring alignment of operations with strategic business goals.