WCS Operations Manager

We are currently looking for an Operations Manager to join Lincolnshire WCS.

Millbrook Healthcare Group work in partnership with the NHS to supply the necessary equipment and aids to support people in their day to day life. This contract and service provides the supply as well as ongoing maintenance and repair of community healthcare equipment for our service users across Lincolnshire.

As the WCS Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of operational performance, contract delivery and P&L for the service. This will involve leading, supporting and managing the team and driving efficiencies across the service in relation to sales, costs and delivery. You will work closely with our local NHS Commissioning Partners to ensure that outcomes and quality standards are consistently met.

Therefore, as well as your people management skills, your analytical skills will be required to drive performance to deliver a fantastic service for our users.

You will play a pivotal part in the success and continuing development of this contract along with the responsibility of managing and leading our most valued asset - the team of logistics, warehouse, Clinical and customer service colleagues. You will need to be highly skilled in effective communication, motivation, developing strong relationships and creating a positive learning environment.

• Proven experience of working within a senior management/leadership role, healthcare experience would be advantageous
• A solid background of Operations Management within a client target/KPI driven business
• Previous logistics and warehousing experience
• Commercially astute
• Experience or understanding of managing Medical Devices
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally
• Relentless self-motivation and drive to make improvements and efficiencies
• P&L, budget and forecasting experience
• A passion for people development and first class leadership skills
• Ability to multitask and keep others on track whilst under pressure
• A full UK Driving Licence is essential

• Salary of up to £50,000 per annum
• Pension scheme with enhanced salary sacrifice option and 5% employer contribution.
• 4x Life assurance (death in service benefit)
• Staff benefit scheme – access to over 200 exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers, leisure outlets and more!

We spoke earlier about our CARES values. We are very proud of this and we would love to tell you a little more….

Millbrook Healthcare Group are an inclusive and caring employer who understand that not everyone’s job needs are the same. Therefore we are open to supporting flexible working requests such as part time working, job shares and flexible hours wherever possible, to support our colleagues life style differences. So please feel free to let us know of any specific requirements you may have and these can then be discussed in more detail if you are successful in your application.
Our ambition at Millbrook Healthcare is to become the leading provider in the assisted living sector whilst ensuring our core company values ‘CARES’ remain unchanged. We are always looking to recruit hard working and talented individuals to become a part of our ongoing growth and success. You’ll enjoy all the support and encouragement you need to reach your own potential and develop a rewarding career along the way.
Care and respect for our colleagues and service users
Accountable and proud
Ready to learn and grow
Enhance our service users’ lives
Socially responsible, ethical and transparent
This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subjected to a DBS disclosure and Social Media screening.
No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.

• Millbrook Healthcare Group
  Nutsey Lane
  Southampton
  SO40 3XJ