Regional Operations Manager

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee operations in the Wales region. This role involves managing resources, optimizing supply chain processes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The successful candidate will lead a team to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and meet customer expectations while fostering a culture of safety and development. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovative fuel solutions and a zero-emissions future, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage resources and optimize operations.
• Strong experience in health and safety management and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe delivery of products and optimize resource utilization.
• Oversee stock management and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Liaising with various functions and stakeholders

Negotiating with trade unions

Health and Safety management

Profit and loss knowledge

Financial understanding for non-financial managers

Job description

We currently have an opportunity for a Regional Operations Manager for the Wales region.

As a Regional Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing the safe delivery of products within your region by utilizing available resources within specified budgets and controls. You will also ensure that depot infrastructure and integrity align with Certas Energy's overall strategy.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing resources according to budgeted headcount and vehicle/driver combinations.
2. Overseeing stock and supply chain management, investigating product loss/gain, and implementing corrective measures.
3. Optimizing resource utilization to meet demand and achieve budget targets.
4. Reducing operating costs, managing delivery windows to meet/exceed customer expectations, and improving KPIs such as average load size per day.
5. Ensuring all colleagues and third-party staff are properly trained to meet company standards.
6. Managing depot audits and formulating action plans for findings.
7. Overseeing truck operations, including maintenance.
8. Investigating and resolving delivery incidents, including disciplinary hearings if necessary.
9. Establishing and maintaining effective communication within depots.
10. Monitoring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and customer procedures, initiating corrective actions as needed.
11. Reviewing and optimizing internal processes for efficiency.
12. Analyzing KPI data to ensure performance and efficiency.
13. Liaising with Regional Transport Managers for vehicle MOTs and servicing.
14. Controlling costs and managing budgets.
15. Managing depot volumes and forecasting based on business performance and customer demand.
16. Monitoring financial performance, minimizing costs, maximizing profit, and implementing corrective actions.
17. Overseeing all regional operations and drivers.
18. Managing routing functions within the region.
19. Reviewing contributions of direct reports.
20. Ensuring health and safety policies and procedures are followed, meeting legal and environmental obligations.
21. Ensuring depot staff understand and comply with company policies, processes, and procedures.

Skills/Experience Required:

1. Ability to liaise effectively with various functions and stakeholders.
2. Experience negotiating with trade unions.
3. Experience in Health and Safety management.
4. Knowledge of profit and loss, financials, and budgets.
5. Understanding finance for non-financial managers.

Company Information

Certas Energy is the leading independent distributor of fuels and lubricants in the UK, with over 130 depots, 900+ tankers, 80 retail forecourts, and a network of fuel cards accepted at over 2,000 sites. Our 2,300 colleagues are vital to delivering billions of litres of fuel and related services across the UK annually.

We are committed to innovative fuel supply and management solutions, supporting a transition to a zero-emissions future, including carbon offset options and cleaner-burning fuels. Our culture emphasizes safety, compliance, learning, and development, fostering growth within a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be offered employment under Certas Energy's terms and conditions.

Certas Energy Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer