Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Ensure that all operational activities within the region adhere fully to health, safety, and quality standards, alongside operational procedures to promote regulatory compliance and risk management.

• Enhance customer satisfaction by guaranteeing that plants consistently meet service and quality benchmarks, while cultivating a culture of operational excellence and ongoing improvement.

• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure that plants are equipped with the necessary resources and focus to consistently achieve KPIs, fulfilling customer satisfaction and operational objectives.

• Continuously enhance operational performance in critical areas such as health and safety, cost management, product quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainability.

• Analyze and monitor regional cost trends, pinpointing opportunities for cost efficiency and ensuring that financial performance aligns with budget expectations.

• Lead and execute cost-saving initiatives by recommending, analyzing, and implementing efficiency improvements across the region.

• Actively engage in the development and execution of the regional supply chain strategy, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to promote operational consistency and enhancement.

• Lead and mentor plant management teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, fostering a collaborative work environment, and supporting professional growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in managing large teams within high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing or supply chain environments.

• Strong operational leadership across safety, service, quality, and cost dimensions.

• Proven track record in delivering transformation projects and change management initiatives in complex, multi-site operations.

• Demonstrated capability to influence senior stakeholders in matrix organizations (Commercial, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, etc.).

• Experience in unionized environments with effective relationship management skills.

• Financial and commercial acumen, including budget ownership, P&L comprehension, and cost optimization skills.

• Strong mindset for continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen experience preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus (typically 20%) based on both company and individual performance.

• Car allowance.

• Generous Share Scheme.

• Private healthcare (family coverage).

• Flexible working arrangements.

• 25 days of holiday plus statutory holidays, with the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days.

• 10% company pension contribution.

• Life Assurance.

• Employee Assistance Programme.