Department Manager (Fri-Mon)

GXO Logistics; Crick; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking a Department Manager for their Crick facility, responsible for overseeing warehouse operations and leading a team focused on customer service excellence. The role offers a salary of up to £41,000 per annum with a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

Online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Savings scheme

Qualifications

• Previous management experience within a fast-paced logistics operation.
• E-Commerce exposure would be beneficial.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the warehouse operation ensuring compliance and performance.
• Manage work allocation and performance management.
• Provide daily and weekly performance reports.

Skills

People management

Communication

Logistics operation knowledge

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

Are you looking to use your management experience in an environment where your efforts are valued? Do you want to unlock your potential in a fast-paced e-commerce setting? Looking for a fresh challenge?

Here at GXO we are looking for aDepartment Manager to join our Zara contract based in Crick. You will manage the operational requirements and have a commitment to leading a team of people towards excellence in the delivery of both customer and GXO goals.

This is a full-time, permanent position workingFriday to Monday, covering the hours of 07:00 – 17:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to£41,000 per annum, and 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Your benefits package includes acompany 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:

• Lead and drive the warehouse operation from the front ensuring compliance, performance, and the delivery of world-class service to our customer
• Drive communication, engagement and continuous improvement throughout the warehouse with a constant focus on reviewing and improving processes
• Manage the allocation of work daily, controlling headcount, downtime, performance management, overseeing shift briefs and handovers
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly performance reports
• Manage and develop your team of First Line Manager s

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous management experience within a fast-paced logistics operation, e-Commerce exposure would be beneficial
• Good people management skills
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• The ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and customers

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.