Business Unit Manager

Rhenus SE & Co.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhenus SE & Co. seeks a General / Business Unit Manager to lead operational activity across Dublin sites, owning P&L and budgeting, and aligning strategy with senior management.

You will ensure COMAH compliance, drive safety culture and optimize cross-functional collaboration with branches and commercial teams. The role requires a proven track record in European road freight, warehousing and chemicals, with strong people management and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Senior operational leadership experience in a large logistics/3PL setting.
• Track record of delivering targets in operational performance and financial results.
• Knowledge of Tier 1 COMAH requirements and chemical safety regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional team across operations, HSEQ, customer service and transport.
• Own P&L, budgeting process and financial reporting for Dublin sites.
• Develop and execute operational strategy ensuring clear communication to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

Results orientated

Cost control

Education

Graduate degree or higher

Tools

ERP systems

WMS systems

Job description

What You Can Expect :To lead the Operational activity across the Dublin location and sitesTo work collaboratively with the Senior management teamTo take ownership of the P&L, participate in the budgeting process and financial reportingTo develop and execute the operational strategy ensuring information is clear, communicated and transparent to all stakeholdersTo ensure the site complies with SI No. 209/2015 (COMAH Regulations)To maintain the Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP), ensuring all regulations are met.To serve as the main point of contact for the Health and Safety Authority (HAS) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)To deliver on the opportunities for growth and development, whilst maximizing opportunities to positively impact the financial resultTo execute the operational business plan driving productivity, performance and profitabilityTo work in collaboration with the branch and operational managers to ensure alignment, collaboration and optimisation across all operational areasTo Lead a cross functional team including operations, HSEQ, customer service and transportTo ensure that key stakeholders are aware of operational performance and risks, providing regular reviews and analysis of performance, delivery and associated targetsTo work closely with the Commercial team to ensure that new business activities are translated successfully into operational delivery.To ensure that the business is fully supported and guided on all operational issues and strategiesIn conjunction with the business needs, motivate and measure the operational departments to deliver in line with the business planAny other tasks deemed appropriate for the role of General / Business Unit ManagerWhat You Bring:Key Competencies & SkillsExperience of working in a international road freight organisationExperience of working within a Tier 1 COMAH site is preferredProven successful track record of working in European Road Freight, Chemicals and Warehousing environments, demonstrating an understanding of the strategic approach to long term objectivesExperience of leading an operational team with successful resultsResults driven approachAbility to successfully and continually evolve operational performanceStrong people management and communication skills are necessary as is the ability to identify and maximise opportunitiesAbility to maintain focus and positive impact on cost service and accuracyAbility to work independently and present results to stakeholders in a structured formatQualifications & ExperienceMust demonstrate extensive industry knowledge and experienceMust have held an Operational role at a senior level previouslyTrack record of achieving targets and objectives, specifically in relation to operational performance and financial resultsWorking knowledge of Tier 1 COMAH requirements and chemical safety regulations are desirableEducation at Graduate level (or equivalent) or above or appropriate industry experienceKnowledge of ERP / WMS systems, KPI’s and operational best practices in a 3PL setting