Supply Chain Operations Manager
Location: Near West Malling
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £Neg + Bens
You will not find this role anywhere else
- Join a distributor who provides innovative solutions to top companies all over the world
- Leverage your expertise to optimise production processes, reduce costs, and drive efficiency across the supply chain
- Collaborate with a passionate team to enhance product quality and contribute to new product development initiatives
- Benefit from a comprehensive package including pension, travel allowances, and opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment
- Our client, a well-established distributor is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Operations Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a supply chain professional to impact the company's operations and drive continuous improvement significantly.
Position Overview
As the Supply Chain Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in optimising the company's production processes, reducing costs, and improving overall efficiency. You will be responsible for planning and managing daily, weekly, and monthly production activities, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products to customers. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to the development of the company.
Responsibilities
- Plan and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production activities, conducting in-depth analysis of stock levels and effectively managing orders and resources to minimise lead times and optimise capital utilisation
- Drive cost reduction initiatives, including optimising capital requirements and improving production process efficiency
- Ensure consistent product quality through effective management of operations and adherence to quality standards
- Manage supplier performance and identify new suppliers as needed to maintain a robust supply chain
- Collaborate with specialists and contribute to the new process, leveraging your passion for innovation to enhance product quality and recipes
- Lead and mentor a team ensuring optimal resource allocation and productivity
- Maintain compliance with all accreditation standards, ensuring meeting audit requirements
Requirements
- Proven track record in management roles
- Extensive experience in delivering complex, time-critical supply chain logistics in highly competitive environments
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate procurement and shopfloor teams
- Expertise in identifying and cultivating relationships with suppliers from diverse regions
- Proficiency in negotiation and planning to maximise efficiency and profit margins through effective cost management and just-in-time production
- Comprehensive knowledge of planning, procurement techniques, management processes, warehousing, transportation, shopfloor management, and quality assurance/control systems
- Experience working with and understanding international business cultures
- Happy to travel
Company Overview
With a strong focus on building close partnerships, they have established themselves as a trusted distributor.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package negotiable based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits including pension
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within a fast-paced, dynamic organisation
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment fostering innovation and teamwork
Joining this leading company, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values close partnerships and is committed to delivering excellent service levels. The company offers a supportive and fast-paced environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the success of the organisation.
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.
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Commercial understanding of Term Maintenance Contracts.
Support of change management - Early Warning Notice process, Variations, Remeasurement.
Support of Supply chain partners assessment and payment.
Use of commercial management IT systems for measurement and cost.
Representing Ringway in client facing meetings.
Processing and management of payment applications.
Assisting cost management in the weekly Cost/Value.
Reconciliation meetings.
Aiding the QS/Senior QS in the administration of subcontracts.
The role would include a mixture of office and site-based tasks to give you the well-rounded experience required to see schemes from conception into construction and completion. This would involve exposure to Health, Safety & Environment management, Planning and Co-ordination and Commercial Management.
Training:
Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveyor Technician Apprenticeship.
Mentor Support.
CSCS Card.
Other practical qualifications.
Training Outcome:
Opportunity for progression to a Degree Apprenticeship upon completion.
An Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed to kick-start your journey towards becoming an industry expert.
We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices, and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows.
Employer Description:Together with our associated companies, Ringway teams are responsible for looking after over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highways network – we deliver specialist highway services across the largest highways maintenance portfolio within the UK, including strategic road network, DBFO motorway and trunk roads, and the local authority network. We are private sector partners, dedicated to delivering public services. We offer best practice maintenance services through local solutions which make an impact in the communities in which we operate. We take pride in offering a dedicated, flexible approach which supports our clients, underpinned by the recruitment, development and retention of a locally based workforce and supported by a close community of trusted supply-chain partners. Self-delivery is core to our business model. Working together with our clients we deliver cyclic and reactive maintenance, incident response, severe weather operations, surfacing and specialist treatments with local accountability and people who take pride in the services they deliver.
Ringway is committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and diverse.Working Hours :Monday- Friday between 8.00am- 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
Commercial understanding of Term Maintenance Contracts.
Support of change management - Early Warning Notice process, Variations, Remeasurement.
Support of Supply chain partners assessment and payment.
Use of commerical mamagement IT systems for measurement and cost.
Representing Ringway in client facing meetings.
Processing and management of payment applications.
Assisting cost management in the weekly Cost/Value Reconciliation meetings.
Aiding the QS/Senior QS in the administration of sub-contracts.
The role would include a mixture of office and site based tasks to give you the well-rounded experience required to see schemes from conception into construction and completion. This would involve exposure to Health, Safety & Environment management, Planning and Co-ordination and Commercial management.Training:
Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveyor Technician Apprenticeship
Mentor Support
CSCS Card
Other practical qualifications
Training Outcome:
Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed kick start your journey towards becoming an industry expert
You will get hands on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way. Mentor Allocation and guidance; Additional training be provided
We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows
Employer Description:Together with our associated companies, Ringway teams are responsible for looking after over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highways network – we deliver specialist highway services across the largest highways maintenance portfolio within the UK, including strategic road network, DBFO motorway and trunk roads, and the local authority network. We are private sector partners, dedicated to delivering public services. We offer best practice maintenance services through local solutions which make an impact in the communities in which we operate. We take pride in offering a dedicated, flexible approach which supports our clients, underpinned by the recruitment, development and retention of a locally based workforce and supported by a close community of trusted supply-chain partners. Self-delivery is core to our business model. Working together with our clients we deliver cyclic and reactive maintenance, incident response, severe weather operations, surfacing and specialist treatments with local accountability and people who take pride in the services they deliver.
Ringway is committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and diverse.Working Hours :Monday- Friday
8.00am- 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
Assist in the control of sites to ensure work is conducted safely, effectively and to the correct quality and standards
Assist and contribute to planning and setting up of work sites via different formats of communication
Assist in the monitoring and control of contract works and understand how to implement corrective action when required
Assist in preparation of material requirements, prepare orders, monitor supply and maintain records
The apprentice will be joining a team delivering a huge variety of planned projects on the contract, ranging from carriageway and footway resurfacing schemes to major structure and highway improvement schemes.
The role would include a mixture of office and site-based tasks to give you the well-rounded experience required to see schemes from conception into construction and completion. This would involve exposure to Health, Safety & Environment management, Planning and Co-ordination and Commercial management.Training:
Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship HNC Construction Built Environment
Mentor Support
CSCS Card
Other practical qualifications
Training Outcome:
Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed kick start your journey towards becoming an industry expert
You will get hands on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way. Mentor Allocation and guidance; Additional training be provided
We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows
Employer Description:Together with our associated companies, Ringway teams are responsible for looking after over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highways network – we deliver specialist highway services across the largest highways maintenance portfolio within the UK, including strategic road network, DBFO motorway and trunk roads, and the local authority network. We are private sector partners, dedicated to delivering public services. We offer best practice maintenance services through local solutions which make an impact in the communities in which we operate. We take pride in offering a dedicated, flexible approach which supports our clients, underpinned by the recruitment, development and retention of a locally based workforce and supported by a close community of trusted supply-chain partners. Self-delivery is core to our business model. Working together with our clients we deliver cyclic and reactive maintenance, incident response, severe weather operations, surfacing and specialist treatments with local accountability and people who take pride in the services they deliver.
Ringway is committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and diverse.Working Hours :Monday - Friday from 8.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
Assist in the control of sites to ensure work is conducted safely, effectively and to the correct quality and standards.
Understand and integrate design information to ensure it is fit for purpose – challenging the designer when there are challenges and instructing others to carry out the works.
Assist and contribute to planning and setting up of work sites via different formats of communication.
Assist in the monitoring and control of contract works and understand how to implement corrective action when required.
Assist in preparation of material requirements, prepare orders, monitor supply and maintain records.
The apprentice will be joining a team delivering a huge variety of planned projects on the contract, ranging from carriageway and footway resurfacing schemes to major structure and highway improvement schemes.
The role would include a mixture of office and site based tasks to give you the well-rounded experience required to see schemes from conception into construction and completion. This would involve exposure to Health, Safety & Environment management, Planning and Co-ordination and Commercial management.Training:
Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship Mentor Support
CSCS Card
Other practical qualifications
Training Outcome:
Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed kick start your journey towards becoming an industry expert
You will get hands on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way. Mentor Allocation and guidance; Additional training be provided
We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows
Employer Description:Together with our associated companies, Ringway teams are responsible for looking after over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highways network – we deliver specialist highway services across the largest highways maintenance portfolio within the UK, including strategic road network, DBFO motorway and trunk roads, and the local authority network. We are private sector partners, dedicated to delivering public services. We offer best practice maintenance services through local solutions which make an impact in the communities in which we operate. We take pride in offering a dedicated, flexible approach which supports our clients, underpinned by the recruitment, development and retention of a locally based workforce and supported by a close community of trusted supply-chain partners. Self-delivery is core to our business model. Working together with our clients we deliver cyclic and reactive maintenance, incident response, severe weather operations, surfacing and specialist treatments with local accountability and people who take pride in the services they deliver.
Ringway is committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and diverse.Working Hours :Monday- Friday
8.00am- 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
Assist in the control of sites to ensure work is conducted safely, effectively and to the correct quality and standards.
Understand and integrate design information to ensure it is fit for purpose – challenging the designer when there are challenges and instructing others to carry out the works.
Assist and contribute to planning and setting up of work sites via different formats of communication.
Assist in the monitoring and control of contract works and understand how to implement corrective action when required.
Assist in preparation of material requirements, prepare orders, monitor supply and maintain records.
The apprentice will be joining a team delivering a huge variety of planned projects on the contract, ranging from carriageway and footway resurfacing schemes to major structure and highway improvement schemes.
The role would include a mixture of office and site based tasks to give you the well-rounded experience required to see schemes from conception into construction and completion. This would involve exposure to Health, Safety & Environment management, Planning and Co-ordination and Commercial management.Training:
Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship Mentor Support
CSCS Card
Other practical qualifications
Training Outcome:
Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed kick start your journey towards becoming an industry expert
You will get hands on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way. Mentor Allocation and guidance; Additional training be provided
We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows
Employer Description:Together with our associated companies, Ringway teams are responsible for looking after over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highways network – we deliver specialist highway services across the largest highways maintenance portfolio within the UK, including strategic road network, DBFO motorway and trunk roads, and the local authority network. We are private sector partners, dedicated to delivering public services. We offer best practice maintenance services through local solutions which make an impact in the communities in which we operate. We take pride in offering a dedicated, flexible approach which supports our clients, underpinned by the recruitment, development and retention of a locally based workforce and supported by a close community of trusted supply-chain partners. Self-delivery is core to our business model. Working together with our clients we deliver cyclic and reactive maintenance, incident response, severe weather operations, surfacing and specialist treatments with local accountability and people who take pride in the services they deliver.
Ringway is committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and diverse.Working Hours :Monday- Friday
8.00am- 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
We have an opportunity to join our Ilford depot as an Apprentice Warehouse Person.
At Howdens, we invest in our people and provide thorough on-the-job training and excellent career progression opportunities, reflected in our placement at Number 17 in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers table 2022.
We are proud of our substantial growth with over 780 depots nationwide and remain committed to success through the expansion of our local depot network. Despite its scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values, and we are seeking talented people to help us continue to grow our business.
The Role:
At Howdens, we operate an ‘in stock’ business through all our depots. Our Warehouse Person is responsible for effective stock maintenance, compliance with strict health and safety regulations and high standards of customer service
Deal with customers in a courteous, professional and knowledgeable way
Maintain general housekeeping duties within the warehouse, including stock rotation, cleanliness, tidiness and compliance with health & safety guidelines
Carry out security and compliance checks on all incoming stock and outgoing orders while adhering to stock management guidelines to ensure accuracy
Carry out daily checks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment and report all defects to the Depot Manager
Training:
Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
End-Point Assessment
Functional Skills maths and English (if necessary)
Blended on/off-the-job training and location to be confirmed
Training Outcome:
At Howdens, there are great opportunities to progress into one of many key depot roles including sales and management
Employer Description:At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on the job training and excellent career progression opportunities. We have been awarded a place in the top 25 Best Big Companies to Work for in recognition of excellence in the workplace. We are proud of our substantial growth and remain committed to success through the expansion of our local depot network. Howdens remains a local business with traditional values and we are seeking talented people to help us continue to grow our business.Working Hours :Between either 7.30am - 4.30pm or 8.00am - 5.00pm (days to be confirmed).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Initiative,Planning Skills,Prioritise Own Workload....Read more...
The role will involve exposure to technical aspects such as materials science, laboratory work, and global sustainability and compliance standards. You'll also work in sales, supply chain sourcing and cost management, marketing, and customer operations. Duties include:
Visiting customers to gain insights into their commercial challenges related to optimising production
Delivering their requirements while understanding commercial constraints and sourcing needs
Ensuring compliance with food regulations and standards
Training:
You will be required to attend Sheffield Hallam University on block study
The degree award is BSc (Hons) Packaging Professional
Training Outcome:For the right candidate, this could lead to a full-time position post degree qualification.Employer Description:KM Packaging is a dynamic, innovative and successful business meeting the demands of food manufacturers across the world. Whether you are an independent small-scale food manufacturer or an international supplier to multiple retailers, we can meet your requirements.
Our technical capabilities support manufacturers in accelerating development of their own products and markets in order to drive sales. The company specialises in lidding solutions for ready meals and fresh and frozen produce, as well as flexible packaging for confectionery and bakery products.
KM Packaging is renowned for its technical expertise and broad product knowledge and often works jointly with clients to develop new, bespoke solutions to meet specialist needs.
Distance is no barrier: the UK-based company innovates with customers - from small food companies to major corporates - across the UK and Europe and as far afield as the Americas, South Africa, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand. KM Packaging is deeply committed to ensuring that customers have the same purchasing experience as if they were using a local supplier, no matter where they are in the world.
As a business KM Packaging puts extraordinary effort into its procurement, manufacturing and international logistics processes to create flexibility and minimise lead times for the fast moving food packaging sector.Working Hours :09.00 to 17.15 Monday to Friday. Occasional additional hours if travel required.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Are you a Commercial Solicitor ready to take the next step, but have hit a glass ceiling in your current firm? Are you looking to take your career to the next level? Looking for that next challenge? If so, this role in Leeds City Centre could be the one for you!
Our client is one of the top law firms in Leeds and has a national reputation for excellence, and as a result, boasts an impressive client base and an extremely high-quality workload. The department's expertise spans a broad spectrum of commercial law, including outsourcing; framework and supply arrangements; joint ventures, R&D and collaboration agreements; logistics, warehousing, distribution and supply chain management; IT and technology contracts and information technology advice; agency and distributorship agreements; and franchising.
As a member of this successful team, you will be undertaking work that covers the full range of commercial contracting, from a variety of clients including both blue chip companies and household names. Furthermore, the team hardworking and ambitious, and has a working environment designed to allow people to flourish. An individual with a desire to further their own skills, as well as the enthusiasm to help the more junior lawyers develop theirs, would be a good match for this role.
The firm has been expanding recently, and as a result, business development will also be a large part of the role. You will have the chance to network with clients and grow the department's presence in the market, making this an excellent opportunity for an individual with an outgoing personality and a passion for client contact. In this role you can become the leading figure in the further success of the department and really make a name for yourself in the area.
This particular role is a genuine opportunity to build your career as a commercial and IT solicitor, and for someone more senior, you could use this role as a strong platform to build on the existing work flow and gain partnership. This is a rare opportunity to step into a team geared up to support someone seeking to develop and grow an already successful IT practice.
Our client envisages the successful candidate to have between 4-6 years PQE in Commercial work, however more important than an exact PQE level is a candidate who is technically strong and commercially aware, with a passion for this area of law. The firm is therefore happy to consider individuals who fall outside of this bracket, yet can demonstrate the necessary abilities and enthusiasm for the role.
So if you are looking to take the next step in your career and meet a new challenge head on, why not apply?
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this Commercial Solicitor role, or would like to find out more, please contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil this role.....Read more...
Assist in the creation of detailed design plans using CAD software
Collaborate with engineers and site team to understand project requirements
Participate in site visits and project meetings
Learn about construction materials, building regulations, and sustainability practices
Contribute to the design of innovative and functional spaces
Assist in the control of sites to ensure work is conducted safely, effectively and to the correct quality and standards
Understand and integrate design information to ensure it is fit for purpose
The apprentice will be joining a team delivering a huge variety of planned projects on the contract, ranging from carriageway and footway resurfacing schemes to major structure and highway improvement schemes
The role would include a mixture of office and site based tasks to give you the well-rounded experience required to see schemes from conception into construction and completion. This would involve exposure to Health, Safety & Environment management, Planning and Co-ordination and Commercial management.Training:
Level 6 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Mentor Support
CSCS Card
Other practical qualifications
Training Outcome:
Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed kick start your journey towards becoming an industry expert
You will get hands on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way. Mentor Allocation and guidance; Additional training be provided
We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows
Employer Description:Together with our associated companies, Ringway teams are responsible for looking after over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highways network – we deliver specialist highway services across the largest highways maintenance portfolio within the UK, including strategic road network, DBFO motorway and trunk roads, and the local authority network. We are private sector partners, dedicated to delivering public services. We offer best practice maintenance services through local solutions which make an impact in the communities in which we operate. We take pride in offering a dedicated, flexible approach which supports our clients, underpinned by the recruitment, development and retention of a locally based workforce and supported by a close community of trusted supply-chain partners. Self-delivery is core to our business model. Working together with our clients we deliver cyclic and reactive maintenance, incident response, severe weather operations, surfacing and specialist treatments with local accountability and people who take pride in the services they deliver.
Ringway is committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and diverse.Working Hours :Monday- Friday
8.00am- 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
Assist in the creation of detailed design plans using CAD software
Collaborate with engineers and site team to understand project requirements
Participate in site visits and project meetings
Learn about construction materials, building regulations, and sustainability practices
Contribute to the design of innovative and functional spaces
Assist in the control of sites to ensure work is conducted safely, effectively and to the correct quality and standards
Understand and integrate design information to ensure it is fit for purpose
The apprentice will be joining a team delivering a huge variety of planned projects on the contract, ranging from carriageway and footway resurfacing schemes to major structure and highway improvement schemes
The role would include a mixture of office and site based tasks to give you the well-rounded experience required to see schemes from conception into construction and completion. This would involve exposure to Health, Safety & Environment management, Planning and Co-ordination and Commercial management.Training:
Level 6 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Mentor Support
CSCS Card
Other practical qualifications
Training Outcome:
Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed kick start your journey towards becoming an industry expert
You will get hands on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way. Mentor Allocation and guidance; Additional training be provided
We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows
Employer Description:Together with our associated companies, Ringway teams are responsible for looking after over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highways network – we deliver specialist highway services across the largest highways maintenance portfolio within the UK, including strategic road network, DBFO motorway and trunk roads, and the local authority network. We are private sector partners, dedicated to delivering public services. We offer best practice maintenance services through local solutions which make an impact in the communities in which we operate. We take pride in offering a dedicated, flexible approach which supports our clients, underpinned by the recruitment, development and retention of a locally based workforce and supported by a close community of trusted supply-chain partners. Self-delivery is core to our business model. Working together with our clients we deliver cyclic and reactive maintenance, incident response, severe weather operations, surfacing and specialist treatments with local accountability and people who take pride in the services they deliver.
Ringway is committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and diverse.Working Hours :Monday- Friday
8.00am- 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
