Regional Operations Manager - Fixed Term

DHL Supply Chain; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Regional General Manager in Avonmouth to oversee the transport operation for key contracts. The role demands strong experience in transport management and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include performance measurement, financial oversight, and fostering a culture of safety. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including a discretionary bonus and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

8% employer pension contribution

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Experience managing transport operations at a similar level.
• Desirable experience with large item home delivery contracts.
• Ability to travel regionally, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Leverage KPI data to set targets and measure performance.
• Drive a Safety First culture and manage incident investigations.
• Monitor financial performance, managing budgets and costs.

Skills

Transport management experience

Excellent communication skills

Promoting continuous improvement

Health and Safety qualification

Education

International CPC holder

Job description

Position: Regional General Manager
Location: Avonmouth (South West Regional cover)
Grade: RCS. K
Shift patterns: Monday-Friday. Day time hours
Contract Type: 6 month fixed term contract (Full-Time)

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Regional Operations Manager on a 6 month fixed term contract basis to lead the regional transport operation of the Argos large item contract (covering Avonmouth, Newquay and 2 sites in South Wales), promoting and ensuring a safe, efficient and profitable site for the organisation and the customer. In this pivotal role, you will lead our dynamic team to achieve excellence and drive success throughout our transport network. Join us and be a key player in shaping the future of logistics!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Leverage daily, weekly, monthly and annual KPI data to set challenging S.M.A.R.T. targets, continuously measuring performance and refining resource plans to meet evolving operational demands
• Oversee and drive a Safety First culture by conducting rigorous incident investigations, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring full adherence to workplace safety regulations, procedures and the claims process
• Develop and roll out a standardised resource planning framework that guarantees optimal trailer availability, minimises vehicle off-road time, and consistently meets agreed service levels and deadlines
• Monitor the region's financial performance with precision, managing budgets and controlling costs while collating and analysing contractual KPIs to safeguard profitability and forecast resource requirements
• Instill a continuous improvement mindset among site operations managers and their teams, leading by example to reinforce core cultural behaviours-respect, results, employee engagement and health and safety
• Conduct 1-2-1s, performance reviews, mid and end of year reviews with direct reports

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Previous Transport and team management experience (at a similar level) is essential
• International CPC holder is essential
• Experience within a large item home delivery contract/customer would be desirable
• Able to travel regionally (with the potential of overnight stay required)
• Ability to promote continuous improvement agendas, working alongside the Operations Excellence team for cost saving initiatives
• Confident with policies and procedures
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of operations - Verbal and written
• Health and Safety qualification would be beneficial

WHY JOIN US?

• Business needs car will be allocated
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing27th October. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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