Senior Director of Risk Management - Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom - Recruitment Direct

Description

We are recruiting for a Director of Special Projects to lead on two independent, highly complex and time sensitive projects within the UK.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning and execution of; a distribution centre move/consolidation, and a manufacturing facility expansion.

This is a senior position, reporting into the CEO and directly responsible for a projects team based across the UK.

An instrumental role, managing the effective product transfer process, as well as the implementation of layout best practices to current and future operations of the Distribution Centre and Production facilities, all with the ultimate goal of reducing overhead costs per unit shipped.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled senior project manager, with an extensive background in leading on the construction and infrastructure installation of complex manufacturing and warehouse sites.

Circa £100,000 - £120,000 per annum, depending on experience
Approximate 18 months fixed term contract and/or consulting on a self-employed basis. An immediate start following the interview stage.
Potential to be converted to a full-time position, based on experience, performance and needs of the business
Frequent travel between Hereford and Thirsk
Move/consolidation of three facilities in Hereford UK into a single, larger facility in Hereford, to include the plans for exiting the three existing facilities
Office space for approximately 25-30 team members
Warehouse and Distribution centre, which ships approximately $20M in annual revenue, across 800+ SKUs
Overflow warehouse for slow moving or excess inventory

Expansion of a manufacturing facility in Thirsk UK, to accommodate an expected threefold increase in demand and output
Track and communicate project status to stakeholders and key project participants, with at least weekly updates to leadership
Analyse options for warehouse setup to streamline pick-Pack and Ship, put-away and inventory management processes, to provide guidance on new layout
Stay aware of company goals and strategies to ensure projects align with business priorities
Facilitate and encourage collaboration across departments to ensure projects are completed successfully (On-time and within Budget)
Optimise project deliverables, schedule, and budgeting
Work with proposal teams to develop cost estimates and project plans
Create presentations and reports to communicate project status
Proactive anticipation of potential risks to schedule and/or costs, developing mitigation strategies
Leadership of other projects and strategic initiatives as directed by Management
Bachelor's degree with a focus in project management, business, supply chain or related field
Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices
10-15 years' progressive management experience, in a manufacturing or distribution business
Prior successful experience managing complex facility-related projects through to completion
Senior leadership experience within a project management capacity
Experience within a highly regulated industry is essential e.g. medical, finance, engineering, food industry, etc.