Operations Manager

Rexel France; Aston Clinton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Related Bonus

33 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Staff Discounts

Job summary

Rexel France is seeking an Operations Manager for their Aylesbury Distribution Centre. This crucial role involves overseeing warehouse, customer service, and training teams to ensure seamless logistics support and operational excellence.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in warehouse management, strong communication skills, and a commitment to cultivating a safety-conscious workforce. The position offers extensive learning opportunities, 33 days of annual leave, and a performance-related bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Solid experience within Warehouse/Operational management.
• In-depth knowledge of Warehouse Management System (WMS) functions.
• Strong communication skills to engage across multiple levels.
• Commitment to fostering a safety-conscious workforce.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement within logistics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools with data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-performance culture focused on productivity and improvement.
• Provide strategic oversight for warehouse and customer service operations.
• Support strategic planning and future-proofing operations.
• Champion health and safety practices in the workforce.
• Identify root causes of operational challenges for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to business projects enhancing supply chain effectiveness.

Skills

Collaboration

Accountability

Customer Focus

Vision & Purpose

Engagement

Situational Adaptability

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

We have an opening for a Operations Manager to join our Aylesbury Distribution Centre, where you will be able to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the future of supply chain innovation.

Rexel is a worldwide expert in distributing electric and energy-efficient products and services. Our goal is to provide smart electrical solutions that improve the comfort, safety and security of our customers’ homes, businesses, and industries.

The Benefits of a Career with Rexel:

• Bonuses: Performance Related Bonus scheme
• Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!)
  • You can also buy and sell holiday each year
  • Enhanced parental leave
• Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance/Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!
• Perks: Monday to Friday shift pattern, Contributory pension scheme and life assurance, Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education

Job Description

As an Operations Manager at Rexel, you will oversee warehouse, customer service, and training teams, ensuring seamless logistics support for our branch network and digital services.

This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, fostering a skilled and engaged workforce, and delivering exceptional service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive a high-performance culture focused on productivity, accuracy, and continuous improvement across all operations.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for warehouse and customer service operations, ensuring efficient end-to-end processes and exceeding KPIs.
• Support strategic planning, resource allocation, and future-proofing operations to meet evolving customer and business needs.
• Cultivate a safety-conscious and skilled workforce by championing health and safety practices and fostering professional growth.
• Lead initiatives to identify and address root causes of operational challenges, embedding a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Contribute to business projects and the development of systems, processes, and budgets to enhance logistics and supply chain effectiveness.

Qualifications

At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success as an Operations Manager include:

Collaboration

Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives

Takes Accountability

Taking action, overcoming obstacles, and meeting commitments

Customer Focus

Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

Drives Vision & Purpose

Painting compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action

Drives Engagement

Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organisation achieve its objectives

Situational Adaptability

Adapting approach and demeanour in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

What we are looking for

• Solid & Proven experience within Warehouse/Operationalmanagement
• In-depth knowledge of Warehouse Management System (WMS) functions.
• Strong communication skills to engage across multiple levels and build collaborative relationships.
• A commitment to fostering a safety-conscious and skilled workforce.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement and innovation within logistics and supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to interpret and draw insights from data.

Additional Information

At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.

By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.

Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.