Head of Supply Chain - Manufacturing

Mase Consulting Ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Head of Supply Chain Manufacturing to lead their UK Supply Chain function. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in optimizing supply chain processes, managing large teams, and driving change within the organization. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including bonuses and a car allowance, with the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing environment.

Benefits

20% OTE Bonus

£6-8K Car Allowance

5% Pension

Private Healthcare

Work from Home 1 day per week

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Supply Chain Management within a global manufacturer.
• Must be a process driven change manager.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Provide leadership to a team across Procurement, Planning, and Logistics.
• Monitor supply chain performance and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Process Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Motivation

Education

Qualifications in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Head of Supply Chain Manufacturing

Are you a highly proficient, process driven change manager with proven success leading a UK Supply Chain function?

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate the measurable impacts they've achieved on Supply Chain performance and efficiency.

Why This Company?

• An established yet rapidly growing global manufacturer.
• Financially stable and robust business.
• Committed to increasing their market share within Europe.
• Desire to evolve and develop their supply chain processes in line with their rapid expansion.

Rewards & Benefits

• GBP80K - GBP120K Basic salary dependent on experience
• 20% OTE Bonus
• GBP6-8K Car Allowance
• 5% Pension
• Private Healthcare
• WFH 1 day per week
• Benefits

About The Role

As the Head of Supply Chain, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to optimise supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

You will be pivotal in aligning strategy with operational excellence across demand planning, S&OP, supplier performance, and cost optimisation.

Other duties include:

• Providing leadership and guidance to a team of up to 8 direct reports and over 40+ indirect staff across Procurement, Planning and Logistics.
• Ensuring department compliance.
• Defining and implementing new processes.
• Driving transformation and change across the UK Supply chain function.
• Monitoring supply chain performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Analysing data and reports to track KPIs and identify trends.
• Managing any risks to the supply chain.
• Working closely with other functions including Production, Sales and Finance.

About You

The successful candidate MUST be a process driven change manager with extensive experience in the field of Supply Chain Management, gained within a global manufacturer.

A related education or qualifications in the areas of Supply Chain Management would be highly beneficial but not essential.

A full driving license is needed. Other key skills include:

• Strong leadership with proven success managing large teams (indirectly 30+).
• Willingness to travel in the Northwest when needed.
• Demonstratable examples of process improvements.
• Results driven.
• Rights to work in the UK. (Sponsorship is not offered)
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and influence others.
• A trustworthy, diplomatic and empathetic nature.

Interested in this role? Here s what happens next

Click the apply button to send us your CV. If we think you re a great fit for this role, we ll be in touch in the next couple of days.

Thank you for taking the time to read about this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you,

Team Mase.

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Head of Supply Chain

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