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They will take responsibility for ensuring the loan kit operational metrics are delivered on time every time. This encompasses the entire operational process related to that specific area, ensuring a “Best in Class” organisation is created and maintained through implementing solutions to further develop, maintain and improve customer satisfaction, reduce cost and optimise inventory.\nA key component of this role will also be to lead, coach and develop the team as well as importing and exporting best in class talent. The Supervisor will be expected to act as a deputy for the Manager of their department, leading by example and assisting in the overall running of the team. This will include helping to manage the daily workload (including capacity planning and creating action plans), assisting in ensuring that processes are in place and being followed, that opportunities are identified for improvement and acted upon and that engagement is part of the day to day culture. The supervisor will act as a point of escalation to help in the resolution of issues and help with training of new employees.\nKey Activities & Responsibilities:\nSupport the Customer Logistics strategy. This will require the provision of a detailed operational review of all processes, procedures, methods and tools to determine adequacy to meet the performance objectives of the department. \nLeading & motivating the workforce. 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This may include holiday planning, sickness/ absence processes etc. \nComplete all people management processes including management of Performance Improvement plans, individual development plans, annual performance review process, feedback and coaching, interviews/ talent selection, Return to Works. \nComplete and remain up-to-date on all Stryker approved leadership training programs \nAccurately monitor and use relevant production KPI's to ensure maximum efficiency and quality compliance \nUtilise team members effectively to deliver agreed targets to required quality and output \nCreate an environment of development and cultivate talent in the department \nEnsure all team members are trained and capable to undertake required tasks. Oversee and sign-off all relevant induction training for new members of the team. 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May also support the team with processing purchase orders in Enterprise Resource Program (or equivalent), monitoring stock and demand of disposable products (washing and packaging material) for operational areas. \nTake responsibility for identifying areas of improving and assisting in the implementation of actions relating to these. \nLead and implement projects within the team and cross-functionally, to further improve the department, resulting in increased customer satisfaction/ efficiencies, lower costs and optimized inventory levels \nLead implementation of the Q12 engagement impact plan for the team and monitor progress against the plan. \nBuild and maintain relationships with other Enabling Functions while driving to leverage opportunities across the areas. \nLiaise with and visit customers in order to partner with them to develop& execute innovative kit operational improvements. \nManagement and execution of the operational processes related to any business acquisition/ integrations related to your area of responsibility \nEnsure all Compliance, Quality and financial standards reporting policies are implemented and applied in your area. This may include leading changes to existing procedures, work instructions and trainings. \nOversee QMS documentation and QMS documentation re-alignment. This would also include driving any change management that stems from QMS re-alignments (training/ re-training). \nOversee implementation of local process improvements including Just-do-It actions, Lean 6S, enhancements or local rollouts of EU process changes. \n\nLead the daily Managed Daily Improvements (MDI) process and daily/ weekly metric reviews (productivity, quality, etc.) for the department and reporting to upper management when needed. \nWhat you will need:\nEducation:\nEssential:\nEquivalent of University Degree or equivalent desirable experience. 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