EMEIA Operations Manager

Key Job Elements:

• Strategic oversight working alongside regional department managers as well as the global leadership team of each function.
• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement for the areas of responsibility as well as integration with the rest of the EMEIA organisation.
• Be an advocate for change management and support new cross functional initiatives.

Quality

• Champion quality standards across all operational areas.
• Monitor quality management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead our European audit programme to ensure ISO compliance.

Procurement

• Execute procurement strategy and supplier management in line with agreed strategic planning to ensure cost effective sourcing and timely delivery.
• Oversee contract negotiations, vendor performance and risk mitigation.

Warehouse & Logistics

• Manage inventory control and distribution operations.
• Optimize logistic processes to improve accuracy, speed and cost-efficiency.

Facilities

• Oversee maintenance and compliance on all sites.
• Focus on long term planning of the EMEIA facility landscape.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with H&S regulations.
• Lead the development and implementation of proactive safety initiatives.

Information Technology

• Collaborate with the Global IT team and ensure operational security and efficiency across the EMEIA network.
• Support digital transformation and system integration initiatives.

Legal & Compliance

• Liaise with internal advisors to ensure regulatory compliance that supports business needs.
• Support contract management, data protection and risk governance.
• Develop and implement training programs for department leaders.
• Manage budgets for each individual cost centre.
• Provide reports and analysis of monthly performance KPI’s.
• Other duties as assigned, e.g ad-hoc reporting.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a senior operations role with multi functional oversight.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making abilities.
• Previous experience in Quality assurance and in depth knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, supply chain tools and compliance frameworks.
• Ambition to continue professional development in line with business growth and demands.

Preferred

• Experience working for a Manufacturer
• Use of Microsoft D365 for Operations.
• Experience of working within an international business.
• MBA
• Six Sigma

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Matched pension up to 5%
• Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service
• Income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave