Operations/Warehouse Manager
Ref: 167221
Swindon, UK
£50,000
- Permanent
- Cost Reduction
- Efficiency Improvements
- Safety And Compliance
About the candidate
A progressive and dedicated Operations/Warehouse Manager bringing a wealth of experience in coordinating the activities of various departments including storage, production, sales, and distribution. Possesses an impressive ability to drive performance, reduce inefficiencies, and cut costs while maintaining a responsible, cooperative, and professional attitude towards operational challenges. Currently based in Swindon, this candidate boasts a proven track record of managing and motivating both individuals and teams to achieve organisational goals. They bring extensive experience from several industries and roles and have a particularly strong background in implementing efficient procedures, improving safety protocols, and managing significant improvements in productivity and performance.
What makes them great?
- Spearheaded the redesign of production areas and workflows, accommodating an 80% increase in volumes.
- Achieved a dramatic improvement in site procedures, attaining a right first-time rate of 98.63% for high-value industries like F1 and aerospace.
- Directed major staff restructuring, achieving a 10% reduction in workforce while maintaining productivity and morale.
- Revenue Impact: Played an integral role in scaling business operations, preparing for a surge in sales from 8 million to 20 million.
Efficiency Improvements: Achieved a 50% improvement in productivity by revamping pick, pack, and post operation.
Areas of expertise
- Efficient Route Planning: Implemented a walk route that significantly increased pick performance.
- Staff Training: Spearheaded comprehensive staff training programs aligning with anticipated sales increases.
- Procedure Enhancements: Achieved a right-first-time rate of 98.63% in production for F1 and aerospace customers through meticulous procedural reviews.
- Warehouse Design: Redesigned logistics and storage processes to accommodate substantial business growth and efficiency.
- Cost Reduction: Led initiatives that drastically cut temporary labour needs and overall operational costs.
- Safety and Compliance: Ensured sites adhered to highest safety standards, including gaining ISO 45001 status.