Operations Manager (Transport)

Manpower; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kidlington is seeking an Operations Manager with a transport background. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, managing staff, and enhancing productivity. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with experience in logistics and operations management, to ensure compliance and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in a diverse team environment.
• Experience in operations management, particularly in transport.
• IT competency with administration systems and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations for operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Support transport manager in resource allocation and compliance.
• Monitor KPIs and assess operational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Vehicle and Fleet Management Software

Job description

A successful and established company in Kidlington is seeking a motivated and experienced Operations Manager preferably from a transport background to oversee and enhance the operational processes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, problem solving, managing staff, and implementing strategies to improve productivity and quality.

This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while fostering a positive work environment.

Duties

Supervise daily operations to ensure operational effectiveness, efficiency andadherence to company policies.

Support the Transport Manager with prioritising workload, managing resourceallocation, and helping to ensure compliance with the Operators License.

Support Department Managers to help lead a team of employees, providingoperational guidance, support, and operational performance evaluations.

Provide direct line management for other employees, including 20+Drivers, as well as Parts and Procurement and in-house Laundry personnel.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational effectiveness andidentify areas for improvement.

Collaborate with Department Managers to streamline processes and enhancecommunication across the organisation.

Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe workingenvironment for all staff.

Implement and oversee ongoing training for staff to promote development
Prepare reports on operational performance for senior management review.Skills

Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
Strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
Excellent problem-solving abilities, capable of making informed decisions underpressure.

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to liaise with variousstakeholders.

Experience

Proven experience working in operations management, ideally within the transport sector
Line management in an operational environment
IT competent (Microsoft Office)
Administration systems - familiarity with digital platforms and ideally, experienceusing vehicle and fleet management software and tools

Logistics and planning - experience in organising complex activities involvingmultiple stakeholders, departments and locations.

Excellent team environment and location, working Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm plus out of hours when needed, salary offered is c£40k

Job Info

Job Title:

Operations Manager (Transport)

Company:

Manpower

Location:

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 19th 2025

Sector:

Other

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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