Process Improvement SME, Logistics Operations
Permanent Contract
Newbury, UK
The SME, Process Improvement is responsible for:
Process Controls / Performance Monitoring:
- Monitor and improve processes following the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.
- Support in implementing strategies and methods to ensure that the processes meet performance targets.
- Strengthen quality control processes in collaboration with key team members and other stakeholders.
Process Improvements:
- Analyse and optimize warehouse processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Conduct data analysis and provide detailed improvement recommendations.
- Contribute to innovation and process optimization.
Warehouse Operations:
- Oversee storage, shipping, and receiving processes.
- Address complex issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with internal and external parties to resolve issues and apply preventive measures.
System and IT Support:
- Act as an ERP system superuser and participate in IT-related projects.
- Provide input for system changes and support process testing.
Projects:
- Participate in new projects and advise on project timelines, risks, and opportunities.
- Assist in business integration and support capacity planning for growth.
- Support in mapping department capacity needs to ensure flexibility and scalability for business growth, new products, services, and mergers & acquisitions.
KPI’s:
- Support in developing and maintaining performance indicators and reports to ensure system efficiency.
Quality:
- Support in creating work instructions and process documentation.
- Improve and streamline business processes for automation and optimization.
What you will need:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in operations, warehousing, Logistics, or Supply Chain required.
- 2-5 years' experience in logistics, warehousing, and distribution management.
- Lean Six Sigma (for process improvement)
- Project Management (e.g., PMP) (for handling projects)
- ERP System Training (SAP, Oracle).
Experience:
- Strong understanding of Department, LS or VAS and operations in terms of set-up, capacity planning and optimization.
- Extensive knowledge of LS / VAS, and related warehouse management systems & processes.
- Experience of working in the Medical Devices industry (ISO13485).
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