| Operations Manager - Permanent |
Job ID 174448 |
| Location: Camden Town, London | Status: Applicants Required (Now Interviewing) |
| Salary: £40,000 to £52,000 per year | Date Updated: 31 July 2008 |
| | Further information call: 01489 898874 |
Important: Strong Operations & People managements skills, dynamic leader, Far East Sourcing, Supply Chain & Production Organisation
Introduction:
Growing electronics company based near Camden, looking for a Head of Operations to join them in what is an integral role for the continued growth of the company. You will contribute to the direction of the business & manage the Whole supply operation
Job Specification:
Electronics company are looking for a Head of Operations to look after Logistics, Purchasing, Supplier development, supply chain as well as Quality. They are looking for someone who is hungry to develop with the company as the company continues its growth.
Are you strong on Far East Sourcing?
Are you a strong people manager?
Are you keen to join a growing company and help continue the development?
If so then this could be the ideal role for you........
The main purpose of the role is to ensure through procurement the timely delivery of all purchased parts for production of company products and for fulfilling customer orders, while allowing the business to achieve required service levels and total customer satisfaction, while minimizing inventory
Responsibilities:
Supplier Management:
o Initiate, maintain and measure mainly Far Eastern supplier relationships in accordance with ISO9001:2000, whilst focusing and rationalising the supplier base.
o Conduct and minute supplier reviews on a regular basis
o Project management responsibility for outsourced manufacturing act ivies.
Stock Management:
o To effectively manage stock control, keeping inventory levels to a minimum and ensuring real time visibility of excess stock.
Purchasing:
o To establish effective processes for identifying, evaluating and approving new suppliers.
o To ensure through procurement the timely delivery of all purchased parts for production of Company products and for fulfilling customer orders
o To implement methods for achieving ongoing cost reductions
Logistics:
o Responsible for smooth and cost-effective management of all local and international shipping activities.
Order fulfilment and returns handling:
o Implementing current and new processes to ensure all customer orders are managed effectively from receipt of order to timely delivery of goods. This is both for B2B customers and for fulfilment of E-commerce orders.
o Ensure timely and effective management of RMA’s and customer returns.
QA
o Effective management of ISO processes to ensure smooth, internal running of the business.
o Overseeing internal QA audits and those required at supplier locations
o Proactively striving for continuous, ongoing improvement to ensure ultimate customer satisfaction.
Man Management:
o Responsible for motivating, enthusing and empowering the operations support team.
o Responsible for planning their personal development and career paths
o Modern approach to management
o Ensuring the team make mistakes and learns from them.
Salary - circa - £40-50K+
To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK