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Operations Manager

Ref: 318639

Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

£50,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Supply Chain Leader
  • Process Improvement Specialist
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

Dynamic and seasoned Operations Manager with over a decade of comprehensive experience across various sectors including manufacturing, logistics, textiles, food production, and construction. This candidate has excelled in roles that demand rigorous process improvement, effective team leadership, and agile response to operational challenges. Currently, they are further honing their strategic and operational skills through an ongoing BSc (Hons) in Supply Chain Management, focusing on advanced areas like procurement strategies and digital supply chain transformation.

Their hands-on experience ranges from increasing operational efficiency, reducing costs, to enhancing team performance. The professional journey includes streamlining processes in warehouse management, inventory control, while driving growth and optimising logistics frameworks to meet contemporary business needs across the UK.

What makes them great?

  • Revenue Growth & Efficiency: Achieved a 10% increase in pick rates through process optimisation and led operations managing over £5M in turnover.
  • Cost Management: Reduced obsolete stock by 15% and cut down logistics expenses substantially by implementing strategic route optimisation and supplier negotiations.
  • Leadership Excellence: Managed and developed high-performing teams of up to 50 staff, fostering an environment of accountability and continuous improvement.

Areas of expertise

  • Supply Chain & Logistics Management: Expertise in managing end-to-end supply chain operations, specialising in maximising efficiency and implementing strategic improvements.
  • Warehouse Optimisation & Inventory Control: Skilled in designing and enhancing warehouse operations to boost performance and reduce costs, with a strong foundation in utilising leading ERP/WMS platforms.
  • Process Improvement: Proficient in adopting methodologies like 5S, Six Sigma, and Lean to drive productivity and operational efficiencies across multiple settings.