Are you looking for a new role as a Logistics and Warehouse Operations Manager? Are you interested in working for a global Pharmaceutical business? If so, this could be the role for you!

You will be responsible for translating the global strategy into a plan for the warehouse and logistics operations and to achieve targeted key performance indicators in line with business objectives and budgets. You will lead, direct and develop a team of Warehouse and Logistics Operatives to deliver the best service standards.

This is a permanent position, working full time Monday to Friday.

Duties:

Translate the strategy developed by the Manufacturing and Supply Chain for the warehouse and logistics operations into an annual operational plan
In discussion with the Manufacturing and Supply Chain, consult with the operational leaders, and agree service standards and levels, KPIs to deliver on, on a monthly basis
Determine any relevant additional investments to be made in the services and capabilities
Planned Preventative Maintenance plan yearly managed and KPI's in place to ensure adherence and capex planning for aging assets to support future budget processes
Input to the Manufacturing and Supply Chain all overheads and investments for the site to be included for approval in the overall function's budget
Special projects that require resources on annual basis and develop a plan to execute agreed deliverables/service requirements
Periodically review shift patterns / resource plans / efficiencies and ensure coverage
Accurate and efficient Goods-In and Despatch processes
Maintenance of site appearance and safety
Effective management of 3PL's in line with contract and SLAs
Ensure that all stock/inventory contained in the warehouse site is managed to agreed standards and regular reporting with recommendations for improvement are made.
Ensure that the processes and procedures are relevant and documented through Promapp as per process ownership requirements and adhere to all relevant GXP/GMP/GDP/regulatory, quality, legal and environmental requirements and standards
Full site oversight and compliance with SOP training requirements, complaints & deviations processes
Maintenance of all records to support audit inspection and in conjunction with the Responsible Person, lead on inspections to the site from the MHRA or other bodies
With the Group Health & Safety Manager, coordinate the roll-out of manual handling and fork-lift truck training as and when necessary
Perform any remedial activities and/ or respond to any emergency call-out requirements [e.g. fridge alarms] outside of core working hours

Experience / Qualifications:

Experience of operating in a similar role is essential
Demonstrable experience of working autonomously and making decisions
CMI Level 3 qualified (or equivalent) is highly desirable although not essential depending on experience
Strong, up to date knowledge of GMP
Confident dealing with managers and employees at all levels
Experience working in pharmaceutical/ healthcare/ life science industry advantageous
English and Mathematics GCSE grades A-C (or equivalent)
Highly computer literate; experience operating with all Microsoft Officer software, Oracle experience preferred

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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