Job Ref: 213409739

Date: 2021-03-22 17:50:52

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We are currently seeking an experienced Operations Manager for our busy client in Milton Keynes. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's largest laboratories carrying out COVID-19 testing.

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

Contract: Initially 6 Month FTC, with potential to be extended – immediate start is available!

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm with some flexibility required

You will be the main link between the Logistics and the Procurement team. You will assist and collaborate with managers to develop highly efficient and agile processes that will deliver best in class demand and supply. You will collate data from across L&P, delivering regular management reporting used by the organisation’s senior and executive staff. You will be accountable for the department's SOP's, including updating and adherence.

The Role:

* Create and maintain the L&P department's SOPs in collaboration with the Procurement, Warehouse Manager’s, and Quality/H&S department

* Manage incident investigations and CAPAs across L&P

* Communicate with the RM distribution network to communicate internally with the senior and executive management team anticipated sample delivery numbers and arrival times

* Communicate with internal departments to ensure L&P is aligned to support the overall organisation’s objective

* Accountable for accurate and timely L&P management reporting that will be distributed daily, weekly, and monthly to all senior and executive teams

* Perform weekly randomised stock inventory checks to ensure the accuracy of the electronic stock management system (ESS)

* Accountable for the delivery of accurate L&P staff timesheets and absences for finance and HR

* To contribute in a flexible manner to enhance the overall performance of the L&P department

* Collaborate with the Warehouse and Procurement Manager, developing a continuous improvements process across L&P

* Deputises for the Head of Logistics and Procurement in their absence.

Essential Criteria:

* Two years plus experience of managing teams of ten or more

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Two years plus experience of managing under an ISO accredited process

* Two years plus experience of working in an Operations role

* Applicants must be computer literate with advanced levels of experience using the following: Excel, Word, PowerPoint to generate business reports and presentations

* Minimum of bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

Desirable Criteria:

* Experience in managing Health & Safety in the workplace

* Ability to work under pressure

* Proven problem-solving skills

* Excellent attention to detail

* Ability to multi-task

* Excellent People Management Skills

* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team

* Excellent timekeeping, ambition and desire to succeed

* Reliable and Dependable

* Ability to prioritise tasks for completion on time

* Analytical approach to maximise efficiencies

* Able and confident in challenging sub-standard performance and behaviour

Immediate start available! Please apply with your CV or contact Jade at Industrious Recruitment for further details

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