The Company:

Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision! Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software, Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. While Cognex makes cool high-tech products, it is an equally cool company to work for. Our Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast culture recognizes our employees for their innovation, perseverance and hard work in a fun and rewarding environment. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all.

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Director (Distribution Operations), the Operations Manager (Distribution Centre) is responsible for the coordination and execution of the following key Distribution activities against corporate metrics:

• DC Engineering:        Introduction, release and upgrade of new products, test equipment and processes
• Production:                Customer Order fulfilment process (production through to shipping)
• Inventory:                   Warehouse and inventory management for the DC
• Safety:                          Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

The Role:

• Ensuring maximum customer delivery performance is obtained.
• Responsible for leading and managing the distribution team operating globally against corporate requirements.
• Provide support to Engineering, Production and Inventory functions, through mentoring, developing and leading teams to support fulfilment of company goals.
• Leading the EHS team and to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Quality to ensure compliance with ISO:9001, ISO:14001 and ISO 27001 Standards.
• Develop means of continuous improvement as well as implementing standardized processes and procedures that can be replicated across global DCs.
• Act as a key point of contact and escalation for both internal teams looking to resolves issues referred by internal or external stakeholders.
• Pro-actively manage the organisations distribution centre performance versus the current industry standards, trends and practices.
• Management & Development of key performance indicator.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a technical related field (e.g. Industrial Engineering, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc) or Degree in any discipline combined with sufficient experience in the industry.

Experience:

• Proven experience (5-10years) as an Operations leader in a similar industry with a minimum of 3 years managing team in a distribution/manufacturing or related business.
• Ability to develop stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively with wider teams and functions with a customer focused approach.
• Possess an excellent understanding of commercial business processes, process improvement and automation.
• Strong communications skills
• Good understanding of data analytics.
• Must be able to demonstrate personal leadership experience and understand the importance of positive employee engagement.
• A solutions focused mindset, able to identify issues, propose solutions, and think beyond your day-to-day remit while maintaining a drive for high standards and time-bound results
• Solid understanding of health and safety practices.
• Proven track record of successful continuous improvement project implementation/execution.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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