Operations Director
Recruiter: Consilium Recruit
Location: Blackburn
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Application date: 25th May 2022
A large and growing FMCG business is recruiting for an Operations Director, on a permanent, full-time basis. Taking responsibility for the business warehousing, operations, production, and fulfilment, you will be a senior member of the leadership team. The company site is based at Blackburn, Darwen, where you will lead and improve the operational activity of the business.
The Role
• Manage movement of stock, ensure controls are in place to prevent loss, inaccuracy, picking and packing errors to ensure efficient procedures are upheld
• Manage stock checks and produce relevant reports, highlighting any areas of concern
• Ensure all orders are fulfilled in line with service level agreements
• Manage and implement resource planning strategies and work closely with sales and other departments to manage peaks and troughs in demand and also coordinate resource
• Responsible for the overall operations budget and spend proactively
• Implement measures to increase efficiency whilst improving customer experience
• Provide effective leadership and management to the operations team, including warehousing, production, fulfilment, facilities, compliance and health & safety
• An influential member of the management team, working across the organisation to improve collaboration and communication
• Take responsibility for company H&S, adhere to procedure and policy
The Person
• Degree level qualification with several years of proven experience in the FMCG industry
• Proven ability to react to shifts in demand
• Experience managing teams and making business improvements
• Experienced working with a fast moving, high-volume product
• A competent user of IT systems, such as ERP stock management
• Live commutable distance from Darwen, Blackburn
• Excellent time management skills, and the ability to multitask
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and able to communicate at all levels and motiva