Business Unit Manager

Rhenus Logistics; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhenus Logistics in Dublin is seeking a General / Business Unit Manager to lead operational activity across Dublin locations, owning the P&L and collaborating with senior management to drive strategy and financial performance.

You will oversee a cross-functional team, ensure regulatory compliance (COMAH), and deliver sustainable growth while maintaining high service levels and cost control.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate extensive industry knowledge and experience.
• Senior level operational role previously.
• Track record of achieving targets and financial results.
• Knowledge of Tier 1 COMAH requirements desirable.
• Education at Graduate level or above or appropriate industry experience.
• Knowledge of ERP / WMS KPI’s in a 3PL setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational activity across the Dublin location and sites.
• Own the P&L, participate in budgeting and financial reporting.
• Develop and execute the operational strategy with clear communication to stakeholders.
• Ensure site compliance with COMAH Regulations and MAPP.
• Serve as main point of contact for HAS and EPA.
• Lead cross-functional team including operations, HSEQ, customer service and transport.
• Collaborate with Commercial to translate new business into delivery.
• Drive productivity, performance and profitability; align with business plan.

Skills

International road freight

COMAH site experience

European road freight

Operational team leadership

Results driven

Cost/service focus

Stakeholder communication

Education

Graduate level or higher

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

What You Can Expect** :**

• To lead the Operational activity across the Dublin location and sites
• To work collaboratively with the Senior management team
• To take ownership of the P&L, participate in the budgeting process and financial reporting
• To develop and execute the operational strategy ensuring information is clear, communicated and transparent to all stakeholders
• To 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 result
• To execute the operational business plan driving productivity, performance and profitability
• To work in collaboration with the branch and operational managers to ensure alignment, collaboration and optimisation across all operational areas
• To Lead a cross functional team including operations, HSEQ, customer service and transport
• To ensure that key stakeholders are aware of operational performance and risks, providing regular reviews and analysis of performance, delivery and associated targets
• To 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 strategies
• In conjunction with the business needs, motivate and measure the operational departments to deliver in line with the business plan
• Any other tasks deemed appropriate for the role of General / Business Unit Manager

What You Bring:

Key Competencies & Skills

• Experience of working in a international road freight organisation
• Experience of working within a Tier 1 COMAH site is preferred
• Proven successful track record of working in European Road Freight, Chemicals and Warehousing environments, demonstrating an understanding of the strategic approach to long term objectives
• Experience of leading an operational team with successful results
• Results driven approach
• Ability to successfully and continually evolve operational performance
• Strong people management and communication skills are necessary as is the ability to identify and maximise opportunities
• Ability to maintain focus and positive impact on cost service and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and present results to stakeholders in a structured format

Qualifications & Experience

• Must demonstrate extensive industry knowledge and experience
• Must have held an Operational role at a senior level previously
• Track record of achieving targets and objectives, specifically in relation to operational performance and financial results
• Working knowledge of Tier 1 COMAH requirements and chemical safety regulations are desirable
• Education at Graduate level (or equivalent) or above or appropriate industry experience
• Knowledge of ERP / WMS systems, KPI’s and operational best practices in a 3PL setting