International Logistics Operations Manager
A global leader in the area of Healthcare Distribution has an opporunity for an Operations Manager to join the team working on our sites in Dublin, the Netherlands and across the wider global network.
This is a unique opportunity to join a company where entrepreneurial spirit, collaboration and drive for results is rewarded. You will work alongside the SLT and have a clear career path to promotion. Previous experience in GMP/GDP is essential.
This role has up to 50% Travel to the Netherlands, UK & US so mobility and flexibility is required.
Working between our Dublin (Citywest) HQ and our recent acquisition site in the Netherlands, you will be the key liaison to ensure smooth transition of the integration of this key new part of the business.
Responsibilities:
• Partner with COO and Global Operations Director to develop and deliver a strategy for the global operations function for the Group including;
o Global Distribution and warehousing network
o Warehouse Management Systems
o Global Expansion playbook
o Acquisition Integration
• Develop strong relationships with Managing Directors and Operational Leads within each division to ensure global alignment.
• Identify commercial and operational opportunities from cross divisional collaboration that will enable business growth, cost savings and increased revenue.
• Develop detailed plans to support the Implementation and manage the processes around the individual project plans which are part of the overall strategy.
• Manage all 3rd party vendors, advisors and agents who will support the strategy.
• Work cross functionally with other pillar departments including Quality, Finance and IT and provide integrated plans and updates to the SLT.
• Help to create a culture of operational excellence along with continuous improvement to help identify innovative commercial opportunities and effective solutions to rapidly take advantage of the opportunity.
• Work with Business Unit teams as part of the acquisition Group strategy and manage the day-to-day integration plans of the key functions post completion.
• Build a data base of facilities and properties across group. Support on any major capital expenditure projects within any of the divisions as required.
• Be solutions orientated and be seen by colleagues as a go to person for solving problems and providing robust solutions to business requirements.
Requirements:
• Your qualifications, experience and background are important to us, but we also care about cultural fit. We are a dynamic and entrepreneurial organisation striving for excellence. We are ambitious and are moving at a fast pace. You can expect to be part of a supportive and collaborative team with leaders who strive for quality and excellence without compromise.
• We expect you to be a senior leader in your field with 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or similar regulated Industry in a Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Technical, or Regulatory position or a combination thereof and/or working with a regulatory health authority.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment and an understating of GDP, GMP and European quality standards would be important.
• The successful candidate should have the knowledge, experience, and leadership style to grow the team through coaching, strategy build and execution to ensure right first-time operation.
• A willingness to travel across the Global site network to understand the business and build relationships.
Apply:
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