Operations Manager Gloucester

DPDgroup; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee operational effectiveness and achieve challenging objectives. You will be pivotal in managing the team, driving performance improvements, while ensuring adherence to compliance and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in logistics, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering excellent service. Competitive salary and generous benefits, including a bonus scheme and employee recognition programs, are offered.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance

Health kiosks at locations

Discounted shopping

Milestone days off

Free eye tests for screen users

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in logistics, warehouse, or distribution industries.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced operation and motivate high-performing teams.
• Experience in performance monitoring and implementing changes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth running of operations to achieve service standards.
• Manage recruitment, development, and retention of staff.
• Handle P&L through effective planning and reporting.

Skills

Logistics expertise

Team management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager to join and strengthen our highly experienced Depot management team.

In this role you will be a crucial member of the management team who oversees the smooth running of our operation, helping your Depot to achieve outstanding service to our customers but also achieve challenging objectives around Cost, Health & Safety, Security, Productivity and Transport.

Accountability

Additionally you’ll also have accountability for;

• Recruitment, development and retention of staff, ensuring all compliance and all Employee Relations processes are being followed
• Managing P&L through effective planning and reporting.
• Improving the overall support to the Operation whilst concentrating on new and innovative ways of working.

Qualifications

• You will have extensive experience in logistics, warehouse or distribution industries.
• You will have the ability to run a fast paced operation, managing and motivating high performing operational teams.
• Experience of monitoring performance, with the ability to analyse data in order to identify improvements and successfully implement change.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence strategy.
• Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.
• Our depots operate days a year, therefore you will be required to cover any 5 shifts, which could include some weekend working.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Additional Information

Alongside a competitive salary plus a bonus scheme based on company and personal performance and a company car or generous cash allowance we recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…

About our benefits :

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Vitality at Work
• Free On Site Parking
• Discounted shopping from ’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses