Operations Supervisor

DP World

Bicester

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 38,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

DP World is recruiting an Operations Supervisor for our site in Bicester. You will lead the physical distribution process from goods in to dispatch, ensuring reliable service while developing your team and managing attendance and conduct.

The role operates on a rotational shift pattern, demanding strong H&S performance, KPI delivery and process improvements to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • Experience in warehouse operations management desired.
  • Strong health & safety standards knowledge.
  • Ability to lead and develop a team to meet KPIs/SLAs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the warehouse distribution process from goods in to dispatch.
  • Ensure KPIs/SLAs are met and H&S standards are upheld.
  • Review processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Coach and manage team performance, including absence and conduct.
  • Communicate briefs to team and stakeholders; promote 2-way feedback.
  • Maintain 5S standards and workplace organisation.
  • Foster flexibility to meet customer demand; support senior management.

Skills

Team leadership
Communication
Problem solving
Prioritisation
Resource management
Attention to detail
Flexibility
Resilience
MS Office/WMS

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Microsoft Office

Job description

Bicester, Southern Region, United Kingdom

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Job Description

DP World are currently recruiting for an Operations Supervisor to join our fast paced site based in Bicester. The Operations Supervisor will lead, support and develop the physical distribution process within the warehouse, from goods in through to dispatch. To provide a reliable and safe service and to be flexible in our approach to our clients and their requirements. To provide the first level of management of team members within the operations, managing absence, conduct in line with the Company’s code of ethics.

This is on a rotational shift pattern. Week 1 is Monday to Friday 6am/2pm, and Week 2 is Monday to Friday 2pm/10pm.

About the role:

  • Ensure the team are delivering and maintaining the site’s KPIs and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Ensure that the teams are working to the highest standard of H&S
  • Review process improvements to increase operational efficiencies
  • Manage team performance to ensure operations is running smoothly
  • Communicate team briefs, promote and maintain visual control charts and ensure 2-way participation improvement activities.
  • To communicate effectively with senior management and key stakeholders
  • Managing and maintaining cleanliness and orderliness at all times using 5s concept
  • Demonstrate flexibility in all areas in order to meet customer demand
  • Maintain highest level of H&S on site reporting any incidents, hazards, accidents, unsafe behaviour or practices occurring on site
  • To coach and develop direct reports by actively engaging staff and promoting a positive working climate through regular interaction and assessment.
  • Take responsibility of people management of your team members, including managing absence, managing performance, training and employee relations.

Your Key Skills:

  • Ability to guide and motivate teams effectively
  • Being able to provide clear communication with team members and other departments
  • Ability to analyse issues and provide effective solutions
  • Being able to prioritise tasks and meeting deadlines
  • Managing resources, schedules and processes
  • Attention to detail – ensuring accuracy and quality of work
  • Having flexibility in handling changing situations and unexpected challenges
  • Being dynamic and resilient
  • Being familiar with relevant software and tools, including Microsoft office and warehouse management systems

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

#LI-JH1

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 20242
  • Locations 16 Palace Street, London, United Kingdom, SW1E 5JQ, GB
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