Senior Manager Distribution Engineering
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Job Location:
Loughborough - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Office Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.) Warehouse Working at heightsJob Description
Position Summary:
This position will support the strategic direction of Fisher Scientifics European Distribution network evolution by analyzing and implementing the operating process physical infrastructure and material handling equipment best suited for the operation.
The engineering manager is responsible for the proposal and management of CAPEX and continuous improvement projects to support the operational functions across the distribution network.
The position will provide the engineering expertise coupled with the leadership of the engineering team to support the strategic plan. The role will require collaboration across multiple workstreams within the business such as IT risk management finance transportation and safety
Fisher Scientifics European distribution network consists of warehouses in UK France Germany Sweden Ireland Spain and Czech Republic. The core three facilities are in UK France and Germany. Our distribution network is complemented by several 3PL operations.
Essential Functions:
- Manage new facility projects building retrofits and installation activities.
- Perform and manage the analysis of facility planning data calculation of facility space requirements and facility layout and design.
- Manage partner relationships by performing detailed studies on current partners/suppliers preparing vendor bid packages and reviewing vendor quotations for selection.
- Assist with operational and financial forecasting capital expenditures CapEx justifications and improvement analyses.
- Manage and optimize use of Material Handling Equipment Sortation Systems Storage Systems Racking Systems and Equipment RF Storage & Location Systems WMS ERP.
- Perform design and process flow analyses (including time studies) and develop related recommendations aimed at: operational improvements lowering costs and improving customer service.
- Developing databases and other tools and to automate the engineering and maintenance processes.
- Travel 25% in average with peaks during critical phases
- Other duties projects and responsibilities as directed.
Minimum Requirement/Experience:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Discipline or Technical apprenticeship coupled with equivalent training and experience (NVQ HND HNC etc.).
- Minimum of 5 years Industrial Engineering experience.
- Experience managing a team and/or large project teams.
- Experience in managing complex projects related to facility design and construction and existing facility retrofits.
- Experience in safety risk management and knowledge of EU directives and standards.
Key Knowledge and Skills:
- Must have a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products with a strong emphasis in MS Excel MS Project and MS Visio.
- Proficient in AutoCAD.
- Must possess the interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and work effectively with others in the management team.
- Must possess the analytical qualities to make sound decisions through the conceptualization and evaluation of different courses of action to meet or exceed operational goals
- Must possess strong negotiation skills to successfully negotiate agreements with suppliers and contractors for the DC operations and facility.
- Must have strong background and experience in continuous improvement methodology such as Six Sigma Lean TQM.
Desirable/Beneficial:
- Working knowledge of infrastructure and operational needs of multiple distribution centers.
- SQL experience.
- Experience in distribution environments including automation warehouse management systems storing and handling dangerous goods.
- Languages French Spanish and German
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Key Skills
- AS400
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Maximo
- Warehouse Management
- Warehouse Experience
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Warehouse Management System
- Copywriting
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Logistics
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