Operations Manager

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus up to 10%

Further company-wide benefits

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Operations Manager responsible for overseeing a key client warehouse in Bedfordshire. The role entails achieving productivity targets and fostering strong relationships with customers and the workforce. Candidates should have significant warehouse leadership experience, ideally in eCommerce logistics. The position offers a competitive salary between £55,000 to £65,000, with performance-based bonuses and additional company benefits.

Qualifications

• Current warehouse leadership experience, ideally managing a team of 100+.
• Experience within an eCommerce logistics operation preferred.
• A people-first approach to leadership with a track record of building effective teams.

Responsibilities

• Achieve budgeted productivity and service levels as per contract.
• Plan warehouse layout for optimum space and efficiency.
• Develop strong relationships with customers and employees.

Skills

Warehouse leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Advanced warehouse systems knowledge

Job description

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Base pay range

The Operations Manager is a key role within this logistics operation.

Our client is a leading logistics provider.

Description

As the Operations Manager you will take full responsibility of a key client warehouse environment, ensuring operational efficiencies, service levels, people management and operational targets are met. Based at our clients site in Bedfordshire you will effectively support current and future contracts supporting the current business plan to introduce new customers. The role includes continuous improvement, business systems and process development opportunities whilst maintaining and developing customer relationships at a tactical level. Key responsibilities will include:

• Achieve budgeted levels of productivity and adherence to all KPI's and delivery of service levels as contractually agreed.
• Effectively plan warehouse layout to deliver optimum space storage and operational efficiencies.
• Develop close working relationships with the customer.
• Build employee engagement amongst the workforce and develop action plans accordingly in conjunction with HR.
• Develop strong working relationship with colleagues through open forums and engagement meetings.
• Develop a close working relationship with the site management team ensuring departmental contributions to the overall network efficiencies.
• Encourage innovation through the management team to deliver Continuous Improvement targets for the site.
• Deliver legal compliance and governance to Health and Safety Legislation.
• Manage the deployment of labour, ensuring all operational deadlines are met.

Profile

The successful Operations Manager will live within a commuting distance of our client's operation in Bedfordshire and will be able to demonstrate the following experience:

• Current warehouse leadership experience (ideally with team size 100+).
• Previous experience within an eCommerce logistics operation is preferred.
• A people first approach to leadership and a track record in building engaged and highly efficient teams.
• A commercial approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills, both internally and with external customers.
• Advanced warehouse system(s) knowledge preferred.

Job Offer

A competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000 will be on offer to the successful candidate.

Additionally there will be the opportunity to earn a performance-based bonus of up to 10% alongside further company wide benefits.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Distribution and Supply Chain

Industries

Warehousing and Storage