Plant Manager - In Vitro Diagnostics Logistics Team

515 Industrial Blvd., Kearneysville, WV 25430

Plant Manager – (Job Ref: 26I/PLMN)

Randox Laboratories are a global leader in the in vitro diagnostics industry, based in the UK. At Randox we continue to develop disruptive innovations in clinical diagnostics, toxicology and food diagnostics, globally. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Plant Manager within our logistics team at our US HQ, in Kearneysville, WV.

What does the logistics team do?

Our US logistics team are responsible for receiving customer orders from our HQ in the UK and ensuring they reach the customer. This involves constant communication with the customer while also preparing the relevant documents to accompany the shipment/courier to ensure there are no issues. An exciting, fast paced department who pride ourselves on attention to detail and customer service.

Location: Randox Laboratories, 515 Industrial Blvd, Kearneysville, WV 25430, United States.

Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours / Shifts: 8.30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

 

What does this role involve?

In this role, you would be responsible for the daily management of logistics, stores and manufacturing functions at the Randox US HQ in Kearneysville, WV. Other duties of the role include:

• To manage the daily logistics operations in Randox USA, ensuring all functions are completed efficiently in accordance to company policies and procedures.
• Deputize for the Operations Manager in their absence
• To maintain and update the international logistics staff training plan ensuring all staff training is conducted effectively, regularly reviewed, updated as appropriate and documented correctly in line with training procedures
• Assisting in areas of logistics day to day functions where required.
• To measure, evaluate and improve on efficiency as appropriate.
• To identify and investigate any non-conforming procedures ensuring appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented
• Plan, develop, implement and manage operational strategy, to meet agreed organizational performance plans for Logistics, Dispatch, Packing, Manufacturing, work in progress (WIP) Stock Control and Facilities within agreed budgets and timescales
• To enhance and maintain high customer service levels.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports as required by management.
• Monitor, measure and report on operational issues, opportunities and development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales.
• The conducting of regular staff appraisals and the disciplining of staff when necessary.

Who can apply?

 

Essential criteria:

 

• High school diploma
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages such as excel, outlook and word
• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Currently hold the right to work in the United States

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience using SAGE or SAP
• Previous experience managing a team
• Previous operations management experience
• Knowledge of importing legislations/regulations such as documentation required, Incoterms, tariff codes etc.
• Previous logistics or manufacturing experience

 

This advert may be open for as long as 30 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles. 

 

About Randox:

An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was the heartbeat of the UK’s National COVID Testing Program throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognized the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Program and private clients alike. 

Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment and skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially.

Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high caliber applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills – including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions.

 

Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.