Operations Manager

Milkround; Sherburn in Elmet; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Sherburn in Elmet is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead their team. Responsibilities include managing operations, optimizing processes, and building relationships with customers. The ideal candidate has experience in a fast-paced recycling or warehousing setting, strong leadership skills, and a can-do attitude. A competitive salary of up to £44,000 per annum and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company sponsored pension

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Operations Manager or similar role in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead and mentor a large, diverse team.
• Enthusiastic and driven with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the operation to meet customer service levels.
• Manage a team of Shift Managers, understanding their challenges.
• Focus on cost-saving and process enhancement.
• Build strong relationships with customers and operational teams.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Process optimisation

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Job description

Company Description

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.

Job Description

Are you an experienced Operational Leader looking for your next career move? Are you able to build strong relationships with colleagues and customer alike, and drive your operational team to success?

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join our team in Sherburn in Elmet, supporting our customer Sainsburys, where we are all about recycling and reuse! This is a fast paced, busy operation handling all returned products and equipment from their stores. You’ll be responsible for leading the operation from the front, getting the best of your team, and driving the site to continued success.

This is a full time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday, 08:00 16:00, however this is logistics so, some flexibility will be required.

Pay, Benefits And More

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £44,000.00 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company 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

• Effectively coordinate the operation, ensuring that all resources are managed and used in the most effective manner to deliver and improve upon expected customer service levels and KPIs within budgeted costs
• Manage a team of Shift Managers, understanding the challenges and successes they have on each shift and giving them all they need to manage their teams
• Focus on optimisation, cost‑saving and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for process enhancement and increased efficiency
• Build a strong working relationship with our customer and the wider on‑site operational teams

What You Need To Succeed At GXO

• Previous experience as an Operations Manager or similar level role in a large, fast‑paced recycling or warehousing environment
• The ability to lead, develop and mentor a large, diverse operational team, recognising talent and inspiring them to success
• Be enthusiastic, driven and have a can‑do attitude, as well as having the ability to think outside of the box and demonstrate true entrepreneurial spirit
• Generally strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office packages (such as Word or Excel)

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