Operations Supervisor

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Robertsbridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking an Operations Supervisor for their Robertsbridge site. In this role, you will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and manage key performance indicators. The ideal candidate has a robust background in warehouse management, preferably within a 3PL environment. Excellent salary and benefits package offered, including holidays, high street discounts, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Strong background in warehouse management.
• Experience in a 3PL environment preferred.
• Familiarity with managing performance in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day running of transport operation.
• Drive operational compliance and maintain health and safety standards.
• Ensure KPIs are met and maintain customer SLAs.
• Involved in HR activities including incident investigations.
• Maintain stock file accuracy using manual and automated WMS.

Skills

Warehouse management

Understanding customer needs

Performance management

WMS systems

SAP knowledge

Tools

Microsoft

WMS systems

Job description

XPO Logistics are looking for an Operations Supervisor for our Saint Gobain Contract in Robertsbridge. This is your opportunity to take charge of a busy and unique operation. You’ll be comfortable delivering our commitment to the customer and driving the operation forwards – does this sound like something for you?

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £35,000 per annum dpendant on experience and shift. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Take overall responsibility for the day to day running of the late site and Transport operation, including the relationship with the customer.
• Drive operational compliance and maintain Health and Safety standards.
• Ensure that all KPIs are hit and meet the customer SLAs
• Get involved in HR activity, including incident investigations, disciplinaries and performance management.
• Maintain stock file accuracy through both manual and automated WMS.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• A strong, demonstrable background in warehouse management
• Ideally, you’ll have worked in a 3PL environment and understand customer needs
• Practical exposure to WMS systems and Microsoft.
• Experience of managing performance in a leadership role.
• SAP knowledge and application desirable but not essential.

Be part of something big.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

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