Regional Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Regional Operations Manager in Bridgwater. This role involves overseeing transport and warehousing operations, managing P&L, and ensuring high standards of service and safety. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Manage financial and operational aspects of depots.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead and coach management colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Transport & Warehousing operations.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Build and develop customer relationships.

Skills

Negotiating

Organisational Ability

People Skills

Education

IOSH Training

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

MRD Recruitment is actively looking for a Regional Operations Manager, who will oversee and run the entire Transport & Warehousing operation, based in Bridgwater. My third-party Logistics client is a market leader within their respective field and the role is based in Bridgwater, reporting into their Operations Director.

The successful Regional Operations Manager overseeing the Transport & Warehouse operation will be based in Bridgwater and will be responsible for all financial and operational aspects of several depots, by managing the P&L for both the Transport and Warehouse operation in the region.

Job Requirements for the Regional Operations Manager (Transport & Warehouse) based in Bridgwater:

• Manage & support an effective operational process, which ensures integrity of customer / supplier's service requirements.
• Manage commercial aspects of transport and warehouse operation to meet profit and service/quality targets.
• Uphold and maintain highest standards of Health & Safety
• Allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs with the ability to provide adequate cover at a planning level.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and ensure it's embedded into the wider team
• Ensuring customer requirements are administered in a timely, controlled and recorded manner
• Build and develop excellent customer relationships on a day-to-day basis
• Input and verify the figures into the weekly forecast
• Promote effective and efficient standards of work, to comply with transport legislation, company policy and Health & Safety legislation
• Preparing and submitting various KPI reports
• Work in tandem with partner depots and drive synergies.
• Complete accident reports and be able to update risk assessments, contributing to a positive safety culture
• Support the personal development of all people employed across multiple depots. Carry out performance reviews with the operational management team, identifying training needs
• Create an effective working environment building a diverse, well- balanced team.
• Lead and coach management colleagues to ensure all staff development requirements are met and there is sufficient cover between teams and personal development plans in place
• Financial and Budget responsibilities

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experiences for the Regional Operations Manager (Transport & Warehouse) based in Bridgwater:

• Be commercially astute to manage all financial matters pertaining to the smooth operations of the depots
• To be proactive and work under own initiative to form solutions to potential problems with the ability to make decisions instantaneously
• Promote company values and code of conduct in all that you do and to others you come into contact with
• Adhere to company rules, policies, procedures consistently and encourage others to do the same
• Strong negotiating and reasoning skills
• IT Literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Highly competent and strong organisational ability
• Fully competent in the management of health & safety (IOSH trained)
• The ability to motivate a team and excellent people skills
• Be flexible as required in accordance with the needs of the business