Area Manager, Last-Mile Ops & Safety Leader

Amazon; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Area Manager to ensure seamless operations and meet customer demands. In this role, you will create a culture of safety, oversee performance, and manage a team dedicated to efficiency and quality. The ideal candidate will have a degree, relevant people management experience, and the ability to use data to drive business decisions. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement and creative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• A degree is required.
• Strong experience in people management is needed.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience are required.
• Proficiency in using data to influence decisions is important.
• Advanced English proficiency is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create and drive a culture of safety and wellbeing.
• Oversee projects to improve product quality and service.
• Collaborate with management to standardize practices.
• Analyze performance against objectives to drive improvements.
• Lead the On Road team and manage partner relationships.

Skills

People management

Data analysis

Communication

Lean techniques

Problem-solving

Education

Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

A leading logistics company in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Area Manager to ensure seamless operations and meet customer demands. In this role, you will create a culture of safety, oversee performance, and manage a team dedicated to efficiency and quality. The ideal candidate will have a degree, relevant people management experience, and the ability to use data to drive business decisions. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement and creative problem-solving.