Reference
JD-GF-01
Job Title
Operations Manager, Warehouse Management & related
Salary
£50,000 Per Annum
Benefits
+ Excellent Benefits
Town/City
Purfleet
Contract Type
Permanent
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Logistics Operations Manager
C£50k + Excellent Benefits
Essex
Our client is a niche, yet growing Distribution business and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Logistics professional as they look to recruit a Logistics Operations Manager at their site in Purfleet, Essex.
Reporting into the General Manager and with Direct Reports across both Warehouse and Transport, managing a team of c100FTEs (including Drivers) within the operation, you will be expected to manage the operation and improve operational efficiencies through Continuous Improvement.
The role operates on a Monday – Friday basis, with 2 weeks on days and 2 weeks on nights (45hours per week). 1
Key Accountabilities as Logistics Operations Manager:
- Achievement of the daily/weekly/monthly KPI’s for all functions through effective guidance and coaching of direct reports.
- To control all department resources and costs within agreed finance targets and / or flex accordingly based on volume and customer requirements without compromising safety, people, service and costs.
- Communicate with people at all levels including people on different shifts, different departments and the Depot Leadership team.
- Ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental and regulatory standards and policies
- Liaising with customers, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders
- Responsible for Order Receipt, Billing, Shifts, Pricing and Despatch
The Ideal Person for the Logistics Operations Manager role:
- Experience of a managing in a FMCG Logistics environment
- Experience of effective cost management and able to work within tight budgetary controls
- Effective planning and communication skills
- Superb People leadership skills
- Evidence of effective people management and leadership
- Ability to think strategically in order to make improvements to the service offering, with a superb track record in Change management
- Commercially astute
This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.
