Operations Controller

Culina Group; Heywood; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Heywood is seeking an Operations Controller to manage the efficient running of the warehouse. Responsibilities include managing schedules, ensuring clear communication with drivers, and maintaining operations flow. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a fast-paced environment and strong organizational skills. This full-time role offers a salary between £29,500 and £31,500 per annum, with additional benefits such as annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

4% employee and employer pension contribution

Life Assurance x2 annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee of the Month recognition

Retailer discounts

Responsibilities

• Manage outbound schedule effectively to meet collection and delivery times.
• Issue instructions to staff for inbound and outbound workflow.
• Ensure accuracy in paperwork for outbound vehicles.
• Act as the first point of contact for drivers.
• Communicate issues to Shift Managers to minimize schedule disruptions.
• Contribute actively in the operations team with improvement suggestions.
• Maintain communication with transport providers to prevent late collections.
• Produce detailed handovers for the next shift.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced role

Prioritisation skills

PC literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Team player

Knowledge of on-site systems

Experience with Autostore and RF kit

Strong communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving ability

Job description

Company Description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Controller to join our team in Heywood on a full time permanent basis.

Salary:£29,500 -£31,500 per annum.

Working hours:4 on 4 off, 6pm-6am.

As the Operations Controller, you will contribute to the success of the site by supporting the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring that all schedules for inbound receipts and outbound loads are run efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently managing the outbound schedule to ensure collection and delivery times are met.
• Issuing instructions to designated staff to maintain a smooth flow of inbound and outbound work.
• Controlling paperwork for outbound vehicles, ensuring 100% accuracy.
• Being the initial point of contact for all drivers arriving on site.
• Communicating issues to Shift Managers in a timely manner to minimise disruption to the schedule.
• Participating as an active member of the operations team, and to offer suggestions for solving problems, improving efficiency, customer and quality focus.
• Maintaining good communication with transport providers to ensure late collections and delivery failures are avoided.
• Producing a thorough, detailed handover to the following shift highlighting potential issues, reminders and current state of play.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a similar fast-paced role.
• Ability to prioritise work based on scheduling and available resources.
• PC literate in Word, Excel and Outlook with the ability to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• Must be a team player who is capable of working on your own initiative.
• Able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of on-site systems.
• Experience and good working knowledge of Autostore and RF kit.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to demonstrate a courteous and professional attitude towards customers and third party hauliers.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to solve problems.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Beara great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Benefits

• Annual Leave– 20days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme –We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirementso we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance- x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts- Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!