Head of Supply Chain - Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom - Allstaff

Description

Allstaff manufacturing Division seek a Head of Supply Chain to work with a very well established organisation in Blantyre. Own transport and vehicle are required.

The right candidate will have strong people and team leadership skills along with a proven track record of driving improvement in manufacturing and supply chain. In addition, the right candidate will have the ability to manage both strategic thinking and hands-on detail. Plus, be naturally good at coaching and influencing outside of direct reporting relationships and get satisfaction from being part of a high energy, results orientated leadership team.

The role reports to the Managing Director and is a key part of the UK leadership team. It includes leadership of our 50 Supply Chain staff to efficiently manage the production and supply of product to customers and Installation and Service teams.

The role is responsible for our manufacturing facility in Hamilton, our four regional distribution hubs across the UK, purchasing, our design team, and all inventory.

Key Tasks

Strategic and tactical leadership of our Supply Chain to build an outstanding team and drive improvement in quality, efficiency, and product delivery.

Use LEAN tools and our empowered culture to build our Supply Chain into a core strength of the UK business.

Work collaboratively with other members of the UK leadership team to deliver our vision and achieve our ambitious growth targets.

Actively contribute to improvement in field efficiency across both Service and Install.

Contribute to improvement in our NPS scores through delivery of excellent customer experiences.

Build, coach, mentor and develop a strong, cohesive Supply Chain team.

Optimise stock and replenishment processes to balance inventory with meeting customer needs in a demanding, project-based market.

Strategically optimise our inbound and outbound logistics and material supply chains

Lead by impeccable example by walking the talk with our Record behaviours.

Essential criteria

A strong, collaborative leader, who leads by coaching and nurturing growth in others.

An engaging team player, who is people focused and results driven with a positive "can-do" "win-win" attitude

A high energy leader who can motivate, influence, and develop people to drive continuous improvement.

10 Years minimum experience in relevant manufacturing and logistics operational management roles.

Excellent knowledge of production management, production systems, logistics and inventory management

Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, including 5S, Visual Management, Kaizen and Six Sigma.

Proven track record of leading and delivering improvement projects, along with implementing change in a Production environment.

High level of customer focus and business acumen. Understanding of what it takes to deliver an outstanding experience to customers

Strong advocate of lean manufacturing and standard operating systems

Contribute to ISO Business Management system

High standards of health, safety, and environmental awareness.

Bachelor's Degree in a technical or engineering subject.

Strong understanding of Excel, ERP, FSM, and other business software

Previous experience in aluminium, or other fabrication manufacturing a plus

If you are interested in this role, please apply today

Salary is competitive with additional benefits.

Allstaff is operating as an Employment Agency for the supply of Permanent and Contract staff employed directly by the hirer.

INDH

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person