Due to significant business growth, we have an immediate opportunity with Mid West Ireland based client for Distribution Centre Manager (Medical Device).
The Role
Responsibilities include the setup and operation of a new Medical Device Distribution Centre including workforce planning, materials management, compliance, and distribution. based Shannon, CoClare,Ireland.
Responsibilties
- Setup and operate the distribution centre to GDP standard, including upgrades to our current facility to medical standard.
- Oversee recruitment, selection, retention, training, and development of staff.
- Implement quality management process to ensure delivery of KPI targets as per client Service Level Agreements.
- Manage all inbound and outbound freight service providers.
- Ensure all EHS, GDP, and ISO requirements are recognized, realized and maintained.
- Support the Inventory Management process including direct participation with planning teams of customers.
- Ensure the DC is aligned with business and Customer current and future business needs.
- Work in cross-functional teams internally, Customers, and 3rd Party Service Providers to deliver best in class results associated with Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety.
Education and Experience
- 3+ years medical device warehousing experience.
- Degree or equivalent in related field. MBA preferred. Will consider suitable experience in place of academic qualifications.
- Experience with ERP and Advance Planning Systems.
- Familiarity with GDP, ISO, HPRA and/or FDA requirements.
- Ability to develop, coach, and lead a team in the execution of DC activities.
- Able to communicate clearly, simplifying the complex to make it understandable and compelling to all levels of the organisation in both written and oral forms.
- Six Sigma Certifications, Supply Chain Certification (APICS), or an ability to drive and apply continuous improvement processes.
- Working knowledge of operations financials is desirable.
- Strong organisational skills with an aptitiude for planning eFlexes is an equal opportunities employer
