Operations Leader: Drive Excellence & Team Growth

Operations; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to manage teams and drive operational excellence. This role involves leading Area Managers, analyzing performance, and collaborating with support teams. Ideal candidates have strong management experience and proficiency in data analysis, Lean Six Sigma, and Kaizen techniques. The position offers a full-time contract and the chance to work at the forefront of operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in people and stakeholder management.
• Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English and intermediate proficiency in the local language.
• Relevant experience in using data to influence business decisions.
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques.
• Experience in a similar logistical working environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Area Managers.
• Lead operational teams and deal with issues.
• Analyse shift performance against business objectives.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, Health and Safety, and Security.
• Design and deliver initiatives to improve operational performance.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean

Management Experience

Process Improvement

Microsoft Outlook

Analysis Skills

Warehouse Management System

Operations Management

Kaizen

Leadership Experience

Supervising Experience

Retail Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

A leading logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to manage teams and drive operational excellence. This role involves leading Area Managers, analyzing performance, and collaborating with support teams. Ideal candidates have strong management experience and proficiency in data analysis, Lean Six Sigma, and Kaizen techniques. The position offers a full-time contract and the chance to work at the forefront of operational efficiency.