Operations Supervisor

FedEx; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Swindon is seeking an Operations Supervisor to monitor team performance and ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £15.86 per hour along with benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Full training

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory capacity preferably industry relevant.
• Strong communication skills.
• Great attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to engage and inspire the team to achieve results.
• Capability to report correct information to colleagues regarding vehicle usage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor KPI`s and performance of the team, delegate workloads and ensure costs are minimized.
• Support operations manager by supervising clerical staff, operatives, and drivers.
• Assist the manager in keeping the team motivated.
• Ensure compliance with safe working practices during shifts.

Skills

Proven experience in a supervisory capacity

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to engage and inspire team

Capability to report vehicle usage

Job description

Overview

As an Operations Supervisor you will monitor KPI`s and performance of the team, delegate workloads and ensure subcontract costs are kept to a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Monitor KPI`s and performance of the team, delegate workloads and ensure subcontract costs are kept to a minimum.
• Support the Operations Manager by supervising a team of Clerical staff, Operatives and Drivers (who are mostly self-employed), and help to maintain and improve operational efficiency, cost & service levels, with damages kept to a minimum.
• Assist the Manager with keeping the team motivated, treating employees consistently and fairly.
• Ensure that safe, secure and operationally compliant working practices are adhered to during the shift.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory capacity preferably industry relevant
• Strong communication skills
• Great attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• The ability to engage and inspire the team to achieve results
• Capability to report correct information to colleagues regarding vehicle usage

Working hours and salary

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 09:30-18:00 hours (with a 30 minute unpaid break)

Salary: £15.86 per hour. Premia paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm, and 10pm - 6am.

Benefits and career opportunities

Full training will be given along with a competitive salary and benefits package. We also offer excellent career opportunities for those who are keen to progress in a supportive "can do" and rapidly expanding environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion is more than the workplace. It’s the cultures we celebrate, the dreams we inspire, and creating a global community where everyone is accepted. At FedEx, diversity, and inclusion happens because we do it together.

FedEx in the UK is Disability Confident ‘Committed’.

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all

Company information

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world\'s largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.