Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Operations Manager to lead their Service Delivery team in West Byfleet. This pivotal role demands expertise in logistics management, people leadership, and budget oversight. You'll foster a safe and efficient work environment while driving continuous improvement and meeting demanding KPIs. If you thrive in a dynamic, KPI-driven setting and are passionate about leading diverse teams, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a range of employee benefits designed for your well-being.

Benefits

Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Shares

Life Assurance

Discounts on Groceries

Travel Discounts

22 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave

6 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large teams in a logistics environment.
• Strong background in budget preparation and management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe practices and outstanding service delivery.
• Drive employee engagement and operational performance.

Skills

People Management

Budget Management

KPI Management

Logistics Management

Communication Skills

Numerical Skills

Health & Safety Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Logistics Operations

Management Experience

Tools

Computerised Management Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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We are looking for a proactive, energetic and experienced candidate to add to our Service Delivery team in a highly important role at our spoke in West Byfleet; Woking. This Operations Manager role, requires a background in distribution, fleet or logistics management on a large scale. Proven experience in people management, including; coaching and team development. Experience of building and fleet management and a history of dealing with budgets and target setting on a large scale, are all a must for this role.

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager for Service Delivery, the Customer Services Operations Manager is responsible for the successful running and operation of the spoke. The Operations Manager will ensure that our employees follow safe practices, work in a safe environment and that our customers receive outstanding, consistent and industry leading service.

You will achieve this by demonstrating visible leadership, driving employee engagement, efficiency and safety, whilst also advancing continuous improvement across all areas of the spoke. You will be set personal objectives and will be responsible for the performance of your Team Managers to meet demanding targets as well as ensuring that deadlines and KPIs are met. This will then allow the spoke to maximise operational performance and efficiency, and ensure that high standards are achieved in process compliance and risk management. Duties will also include managing your team’s resource level, and preparing and justifying budgets and plans against expected volumes.

This role involves working predominantly Monday to Friday. However full flexibility is needed and this role will include regularly being on call for weekends and the ability to adjust working hours depending on the needs of the business and to allow the proper completion of your duties.

About you

• Naturally you are an excellent communicator and have good numerical skills, both verbal and written.
• Previous experience in a management role is essential and previous experience in a 24/7 logistical operations environment is desired.
• You thrive working in an KPI driven environment and are quick thinking so can react to changing situations.
• You will also have experience in leading large and diverse teams in a fast paced environment. High levels of knowledge of ER policies and procedures and people management.
• Have a working knowledge of computerised management systems and an ability to analyse and work to a strategic level. High levels of PC/Microsoft package literacy, as well as experience and knowledge of best practice Health & Safety ways of working are a must for this role.
• You will be purposeful and motivated; leading by example in stretching both yourself and your team and be resilient, self motivated, reliable and flexible.
• You will have high levels of organisational skills and the ability to deal with budgets and target setting.

What do you get in return?

Our employee benefits are designed for you, we care about people and we’ve ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being.

• Car salary sacrifice and Cycle to Work schemes

A range of amazing benefits, including Free Shares and Life Assurance

• Company shop offering discounts of up to 70% on groceries from leading brands and major retailers
• Exclusive travel, retail and leisure discounts nationwide
• 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete)
• Enhanced Pension scheme, matching employee contributions up to 7% of salary; Employee Assistance Programme

We’re in it together, we are proud of what we do, we can be even better

Ocado is an equal opportunities employer and it takes its obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 very seriously. We treat all our employees fairly and equally, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, pregnancy and maternity, trade union membership or offending background, or the fact that they are a part-time worker or a fixed-term employee. Our employees and applicants for employment shall not be disadvantaged by any policies or conditions of service which cannot be justified as necessary for operational purposes.