Site Manager

KNAPP Ibérica; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automated materials handling is seeking a Site Manager for their Glasgow location. The role involves overseeing site operations, managing a small team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in electro-mechanical maintenance and lean management practices. This position offers a chance for professional development and contributes to significant organizational improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Pension contribution up to 6%

Private healthcare

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Employee referral scheme

Employee of the Quarter awards

Qualifications

• Proven electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Operational experience in automated distribution or manufacturing.
• Experience managing teams of 5+.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of site with less than 5 employees.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance.
• Manage system improvements and staff development.

Skills

Lean

6 Sigma

Customer focused

Strong verbal and written communication

Data analytical skills

Education

HNC/D NVQ LEVEL 5 or relevant higher engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

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#Job Summary

The Site Manager will have proven experience of dealing with electro-mechanical faults and preventative maintenance operations on automated materials handling equipment within a warehouse environment. Reporting to the KAM the Site Manager will have experience of carrying out risk assessments and will ensure that the onsite team carries out their duties within a safe environment. The position is an office-hours based role though the Manager is expected to be very flexible should the situation require out of hours attendance. The candidate will most likely be someone looking for their next move from a supervisor level.

#Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Overall management of site with. less than 5 employees- Promote a strong safety culture and compliance to current H&S standards- Provide complete customer satisfaction whilst enhancing the reputation of the Company- Gain a reputation for rapid and effective support- Strategically plan and manage site budgets and associated commercial activities- Responsible for reacting to electro-mechanical tasks – Manage, as the on-site representative, all system improvements and installations- Manage all training requirements, both technical and regulatory- Develop on-site staff and resources- Take a leading role relating to escalation management.- Increase the scope and efficiency of the Company’s support solutions- Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation- Partnering with the Heads of Department and KAMs to identify opportunities that will support improvement in both organisational and people performance, and ultimately supporting the overall business objectives – Head up the administration and consultation process for department/team restructures where required- Lead the management of long-term absence, utilising our Occupational Health partnership when needed, also working closely with the HR Coordinator to manage and reduce short-term absence – Produce reports and data analysis as required- Time for project work and improving ways of working is essential, so you need to effectively manage the day to day and have capacity to step up to support wider HR initiatives both in the UK and globally – Working as part of a global organisation national and occasional international travel will be required- Budgetary control- Match tasks with team skill-sets to ensure delivery of defined SLA- Lead the site team and manage a diversity of skillset- Able to effectively present a KPI based monthly review to key stakeholders

#Skills, qualifications and experience

– HNC/D NVQ LEVEL 5 and/or relevant higher engineering qualification- Operational experience within an automated distribution or manufacturing facility- Experience of managing teams of 5+- Strong experience of Lean / 6 Sigma – Technical skills to cover software systems, with a good appreciation of electro-mechanical installations- Customer focused with excellent verbal and written communication skills- Experience with CMMS- NEBOSH Managing Safety qualification desirable- Strong data analytical and report development skills- Competent with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Strong interpersonal and leadership skills – Team oriented- Deal with issues and resolve them diplomatically. – Proven Organisational Skills

#Important behaviours to have in line with our company values

– Appreciation – Recognises the achievement of others – – Creativity – Is resourceful and innovative- Courage – Willing to learn and try new things- Openness – Always approachable and helpful- Reliability – Consistently gives their best

#Company benefits

– KNAPP will contribute up to 6% pension – Private healthcare, including optical, dental and hearing cover- Life Assurance- Cash-back Health care scheme, including private medical excess cover- Benefit portal offering lifestyle discounts, including a training portal- Employee assistance programme- Ride-to-Work- Employee referral scheme- Employee of the Quarter awards

Tips for applicants

Are you looking for new challenges? Do your eyes sparkle with enthusiasm when you talk about your specialist area? Do you gladly take on responsibility? Are you able to grasp complex issues? Are you brave enough to take new paths and do you view changes as exciting opportunities?

Then apply now! We look forward to getting to know you.

Here are a few tips for a successful application.

Complete + online + authentic = good chances

Complete

The Following Documents Are Important To Us

• Cover letter (please indicate your core areas in the case of speculative applications)
• CV (résumé) in tabular format
• Diploma certificates and evidence of professional experience
  
  

Online

Please only apply via our application tool.

Tip: Apply for current vacancies to maximize your chances. In the case of speculative applications, it can take some time before we have an appropriate offer for you.

Authentic

Once you have completed the first two steps, you are a good deal closer to your new job. If your educational and professional backgrounds fit one of our job opportunities we will invite you to an interview in person.

The interview is the most important part of the application process. Above all, we look for authenticity. During the interview, we will find out whether our expectations match each other and whether a long-term cooperation can be formed.

Application process

• Apply online
• Confirmation of receipt sent
• Human Resources and specific department look at your documents
• If we like what we see: invitation to an interview in person
• The excitement builds: first interview in person
• If necessary: second interview in person
• Do we fit well together? Welcome to KNAPP!
  
  

To ensure a speedy application process, please only apply via our application tool. After submitting your application you will receive a confirmation of receipt.

Information

KNAPP U.K. Limited

Glasgow

Great Britain

Fulltime

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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