Department Manager

GXO Logistics; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Milton Keynes is seeking experienced Department Managers to oversee a team and coordinate daily tasks. The role involves promoting continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment, offering a salary of £35,984 per annum along with various benefits including medical insurance and a pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have experience in logistics and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-moving logistics/warehouse environment, ideally within eCommerce.
• Ability to lead a team and work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, IOSH certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress and performance against Key Performance Indicators.
• Create and maintain a positive team culture.
• Manage daily work allocation to meet targets.
• Promote skills training and personal development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Initiative

Knowledge of warehouse processes

Job description

Is it time for you to take the next step in your career? Does leading a team of people and coordinating daily tasks to achieve business goals excite you? Do you want to work for a fantastic company that really value their staff?

We are looking for3Department Managers to join our River Island contract inMilton Keynes. You'll lead a team of people and coordinate activities to achieve business goals; through focussing on continuous improvement and promoting a team-based culture.

These are being offered on a full-time, permanent basis, we have various shift patterns:

• Monday - Friday 14:00 - 22:00 (Pick)
• Tuesday - Saturday 18:00 - 02:00 (Ecom)
• Monday - Friday 17:00 - 01:00 (Ecom)

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salarybetween£35,984per annum, and 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Monitor progress and performance against Key Performance Indicators and costs against budget
• Create and maintain a positive team culture and spirit, encouraging involvement from all team members when sharing group, divisional and team information
• Manage the allocation of work on a day-to-day basis ensuring cost, quality and delivery targets are met
• Promote flexibility through skills training and personal development

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience of working in a complex, fast-moving logistics/warehouse environment, ideally within eCommerce
• The ability to work on your own initiative, whilst effectively leading a team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of the end-to-end warehouse processes and health and safety, IOSH is highly desirable

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

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. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.