Operations Manager – Production / Warehouse. Food / Pharmaceuticals – 18376

February 13, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Operations Manager – Production / Warehouse. Food / Pharmaceuticals – 18376

Company: Univar Solutions

Job description: Ready to advance your career with a global leader that understands that success results from the incredible hardworking, dedicated, and diverse people like you we are proud to call our colleagues?

If you’re ready to further your career with a $9 billion leader that can provide you with stability and exciting challenges, whilst supporting your personal growth and career ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Info:

Operations Manager – Food and Pharmaceuticals
Billericay
Competitive Market Salary
Plus Benefits Package
Full Time – Permanent

Values: Serious about safety. We prepare to prevent. Safety comes before profit. We do what we say. We stand by our word and the trust of others.
Company: Global Distributor of chemicals & ingredients used in everyday products

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our team in Billericay. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will lead your team to deliver all site operational activity, covering warehousing, production and quality control activities.

You will have ultimate control of the site budget and be expected to deliver a cost-effective operation and challenge and innovate for continuous improvement in all areas.

The site produces and distributes food, pharmaceutical and personal care finished goods and works to GDP and GMP standards. Safety Leadership is a key element of this role and the ability to drive sustainable standards is the foundation for success at site. Detailed knowledge of production and warehousing principles and processes is key for this role.

We Are Looking For:

Essential:

+ A proven track record in production/warehouse leadership / management
+ Previous experience within food / pharmaceutical production
+ WMS or ERP system experience
+ Excellent coaching, influencing and communication skills
+ A “can do” customer centric approach
+ Experience in Safety Leadership and the ability to demonstrate clear safety management principles

Desirable:

+ We are embarking on a structured continuous improvement programme, so previous experience in these principles would be advantageous
+ Experience of digitalisation in a warehouse environment
+ A high level of SAP competence is preferable

Who we are:

With revenues in excess of $9 billion, Univar Solutions is one of the largest chemical distribution businesses in the world. Our portfolio spans almost every industry, ranging from food ingredients and automotive to pharmaceutical, cosmetic and manufacturing industries. We deliver industry-leading products, services and technical support to help our customers find the right solution to their problems.

We are committed to fair employment practices for all our employees, regardless of race, nationality, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, maternity status or any other status protected by law.

Our Values:

+ Serious about safety
+ We do what we say
+ Where people matter
+ Valuable to others
+ Together we win

Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Team who will review your application within 1-2 business days.

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If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.

Expected salary:

Location: Billericay, Essex

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