Plant Supply Chain Manager (Chemicals Manufacturing)

Manpower are currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager for our Liverpool based Chemicals Manufacturing client. For this role it is essential that you have a background within the Chemicals Industry with an extensive knowledge of transporting dangerous goods. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a Global organisation and I would love the opportunity to discuss this with you.

Your New Divisional Overview:

The Manufacturing Department

The Manufacturing Department consists of several component areas being Production Teams, Production Hub, Quality Control, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Warehouse and Logistics. Specifically the deliverables of the Department are as follows:
The Production team and hub area is responsible for completing required schedules to deliver required products.
The Quality Control Team is responsible for the testing of the finished product and ensuring it meets specification.
Continuous Improvement drives improvements in processes and procedures throughout the Operations department.
The Engineering function underpins all aspects of each department.
Warehouse and Logistics are responsible for incoming and outbound activities of the business.

The Role
You will have overall responsibility for the outward bound goods at the manufacturing plant. This includes goods out warehouse management, inventory control and finished goods shipping, in accordance with all transport requirements and regulations such as dangerous goods, exports and airfreight security. Responsible for data integrity and the flow of information and functions as the point of contact for any issues that may delay shipments to customers. Provides leadership for and coordinates activities of shipping department.
Accountabilities
Responding to Customer Service and Regional Account Manager queries including problem solving and resolving specialist and involved issues.
Reviewing requirements for, implementing and communicating any changes relating to ADR and IATA.
Managing the criteria around the Security Certificate, implementing and communicating to all involved whilst ensuring that this process is transparent and ready for immediate transfer to another manager’s accountability.
Effectively negotiating carriage costs with shipping firms.
Accountable for ensuring end product is received, stored and shipped in accordance with all regulatory requirements e.g. DGSA, Export documentation.
Responsibilities
Management of the Shipping Department responsible for the storage and shipment of finished products coming from the company, in accordance with all transport requirements and regulations such as dangerous goods, exports and airfreight security.
Management of operational costs in line with expectations.
Management of the Shipping Office, responsible for the shipment and issuing of all dispatch and export documentation.
Daily management of transport carriers’ contracts and pricing, as well as the company carriage quotations and expenditure.
Responsible for all company export requirements, regulatory compliance.
Responsible for the company dangerous goods regulatory compliance and safe transport of dangerous goods by road, sea and air.
Responsible for the company ‘Known Consignor Consignment Security Certificate’.
Liaising with the purchasing department for stock ordering and deliveries.
Understands operations, equipment, parts, and associated metrics and ensures supervisor understanding.
Participates in and contributes to site, department and individual goals.
Participates on teams and projects as requested.
Collaborates with plant personnel to ensure consistent application of procedures, encourage teamwork and provide effective communication.
Assist in identifying training needs and performance gaps for operators.
Other projects/duties as assigned.

Competencies, Qualification & Experience Required
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
Experience within a batch/blending/chemical manufacturing industry with a proven track record in the logistics function
Experience with on time arrival tracking within carrier tracking systems
Good working knowledge of legislation.
Working and up-to-date knowledge of legislation and areas such as Dangerous Goods: DGSA and IATA, Letters of Credit, Inco-terms
Experience of Logistics Pricing, contract management and negotiation as well as cost and budget management.
Experience of managing direct reports
Health and safety procedural experience
Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise accordingly
Self-starter with excellent planning and organisational skills
Ability to analyse data, statistics and produce clear and effective reports
Experience with continuous improvement and problem solving techniques
Software Skills
SAP SD Logistics modules.
Microsoft Office package including Outlook
Inventory/Purchasing systems
Desirable
Dangerous Goods Master for Air Transport
Dangerous Goods Advisor (DGSA)
Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma
Key Competencies
Achieving Results with urgency
Customer Centric
Courageous decision making
Inspiring others with Vision and Purpose
Leading purposeful change
General Information
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, other duties may be assigned by the Line Manager.

If you would like to speak to me for further information before applying please do not hesitate to contact me in our Liverpool City Centre Branch.