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Head of Supply Chain – Manufacturing

Lancaster
1 week ago
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Head of Supply Chain – Manufacturing
Are you a highly proficient, process driven change manager with proven success leading a UK Supply Chain function?
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate the measurable impacts they've achieved on Supply Chain performance and efficiency.
Why This Company?

  • An established yet rapidly growing global manufacturer.
  • Financially stable and robust business.
  • Committed to increasing their market share within Europe.
  • Desire to evolve and develop their supply chain processes in line with their rapid expansion.
    Rewards & Benefits
  • £80K - £120K Basic – salary dependent on experience
  • 20% OTE Bonus
  • £6-8K Car Allowance
  • 5% Pension
  • Private Healthcare
  • WFH 1 day per week
  • Benefits
    About The Role
    As the Head of Supply Chain, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to optimise supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
    You will be pivotal in aligning strategy with operational excellence across demand planning, S&OP, supplier performance, and cost optimisation.
    Other duties include:
  • Providing leadership and guidance to a team of up to 8 direct reports and over 40+ indirect staff across Procurement, Planning and Logistics.
  • Ensuring department compliance.
  • Defining and implementing new processes.
  • Driving transformation and change across the UK Supply chain function.
  • Monitoring supply chain performance and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Analysing data and reports to track KPIs and identify trends.
  • Managing any risks to the supply chain.
  • Working closely with other functions including Production, Sales and Finance.
    About You
    The successful candidate MUST be a process driven change manager with extensive experience in the field of Supply Chain Management, gained within a global manufacturer.
    A related education or qualifications in the areas of Supply Chain Management would be highly beneficial but not essential.
    A full driving license is needed. Other key skills include:
  • Strong leadership with proven success managing large teams (indirectly 30+).
  • Willingness to travel in the Northwest when needed.
  • Demonstratable examples of process improvements.
  • Results driven.
  • Rights to work in the UK. (Sponsorship is not offered)
  • Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to motivate, inspire and influence others.
  • A trustworthy, diplomatic and empathetic nature.
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    Interested in this role? Here’s what happens next…
    Click the apply button to send us your CV. If we think you’re a great fit for this role, we’ll be in touch in the next couple of days.
    Thank you for taking the time to read about this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you,
    Team Mase.
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    Job Ref: (Apply online only)-CVL
    Head of Supply Chain
    Location: Based in Lancashire or surrounding
    Keywords: Head of Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Director, Change Management, Change Manager, UK Supply Chain, International Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimisation, Manufacturing, Production, FMCG, Engineering, Plastics, Automotive, Aerospace, Chemicals

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