Operations Manager - Sittingbourne

Dpdgroup; Swanley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity/paternity package

Life insurance 4x salary

Health Kiosks

Vitality at Work

Free On Site Parking

Employee discounts

Milestone days off

Eye tests support

Job summary

DPD Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our depot management team. You will oversee the smooth running of the operation and help the depot achieve outstanding service to customers while meeting cost, health & safety, security, productivity and transport objectives.

You’ll be accountable for recruitment, staff development, managing P&L, driving improvements and implementing innovative ways of working.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in logistics, warehouse or distribution industries.
• Ability to run a fast-paced operation and manage high-performing teams.
• Experience monitoring performance and analyzing data to drive improvements.
• Outstanding communication skills to influence strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of the depot operation and help achieve service targets.
• Manage P&L through planning and reporting.
• Recruitment, development and retention of staff and ensure compliance and ER processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovative ways of working within the operation.

Skills

Logistics experience

People leadership

Data analysis

Communication

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.

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

What we’re looking for;

• 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

About our benefits:

Alongside a competitive salary plus abonus 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…

• 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