Based at our Stratford site, as Facility Manager you will have end-to- end accountability for the facility, including supply chain, site/ plant maintenance, local stock control and transport operations, as well as staff management.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supply Chain & Scheduling Management: Direct the Scheduling, Supply Chain, Materials, and Shipping teams to manage and drive continuous improvement in distribution scheduling, workflow planning (including production), and cylinder stock management.
Drive a strong site safety culture that aligns with Air Liquide's number one priority.
Build strong customer relationships through thoughtful communication, providing an excellent service, ensuring customer satisfaction, and resolving issues promptly.
Monitor distribution status to ensure timely delivery, identify and manage bottlenecks/capacity issues, and evaluate/recommend improvements to delivery areas.
Work with the Road Safety team to ensure driver and vehicle compliance, in accordance with ANNEX A.
Oversee and mentor the Site Supervisor to ensure their ongoing development and high proficiency, while also managing on-site HR topics with support from the dedicated HR department.
Populate accurate daily and monthly reports to capture and collate operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
The ideal person for this role will be an experienced Leader with proven experience in a distribution environment. You will need excellent communication skills with an ability to lead and motivate others.
We also look for:
Demonstrated experience in leading and coaching others.
3-5 years experience in distribution planning and order scheduling.
A great team ethic, with excellent interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence.
Experience working with SAP is highly beneficial.
Experience working within an ISO quality plan and an understanding of Lean manufacturing principles is preferred but not essential.
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