Plant Operations Manager

Plant Manager – (Job Ref: 26I/PLMN)Randox Laboratories are a global leader in the in vitro diagnostics industry, based in the UK. At Randox we continue to develop disruptive innovations in clinical diagnostics, toxicology and food diagnostics, globally. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Plant Manager within our logistics team at our US HQ, in Kearneysville, WV.What does the logistics team do?Our US logistics team are responsible for receiving customer orders from our HQ in the UK and ensuring they reach the customer. This involves constant communication with the customer while also preparing the relevant documents to accompany the shipment/courier to ensure there are no issues. An exciting, fast paced department who pride ourselves on attention to detail and customer service.Location: Randox Laboratories, 515 Industrial Blvd, Kearneysville, WV 25430, United States.Contract Offered: Full-time, PermanentWorking Hours / Shifts: 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.What does this role involve?In this role, you would be responsible for the daily management of logistics, stores and manufacturing functions at the Randox US HQ in Kearneysville, WV. Other duties of the role include:To manage the daily logistics operations in Randox USA, ensuring all functions are completed efficiently in accordance to company policies and procedures.Deputise for the Operations Manager in their absenceTo maintain and update the international logistics staff training plan ensuring all staff training is conducted effectively, regularly reviewed, updated as appropriate and documented correctly in line with training proceduresAssisting in areas of logistics day to day functions where required.To measure, evaluate and improve on efficiency as appropriate.To identify and investigate any non-conforming procedures ensuring appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implementedPlan, develop, implement and manage operational strategy, to meet agreed organisational performance plans for Logistics, Despatch, Packing, Manufacturing, work in progress (WIP) Stock Control and Facilities within agreed budgets and timescalesTo enhance and maintain high customer service levels.Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports as required by management.Monitor, measure and report on operational issues, opportunities and development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales.The conducting of regular staff appraisals and the disciplining of staff when necessary.Who can apply?Essential criteria:High school diplomaProficient in the use of Microsoft packages such as excel, outlook and wordGood English communication skills, both written and verbalCurrently hold the right to work in the United StatesDesirable:Bachelor’s degreeExperience using SAGE or SAPPrevious experience managing a teamPrevious operations management experienceKnowledge of importing legislations/regulations such as documentation required, Incoterms, tariff codes etcPrevious logistics or manufacturing experienceThis advert may be open for as long as 30 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles.