Operations Manager (Storage and Distribution)

SLS Permanent recruitment are looking to recruit a permanent Operations Manager who has experience across Warehousing and Transport. To apply please send an up to date CV in a MS WORD Format only.

The Role

• Reporting to the General Manager.
• Ensure effective communication throughout the operational leadership team, communicating planned requirements providing information on performance.
• Ensure that a best in class safety performance is delivered through a behavioural based safety culture.
• Responsible for P&L performance and production of department budgeting process.
• Build and implement an effective employee engagement strategy, resulting in a highly engaged and motivated workforce.
• Ensuring the operation achieves targeted daily and weekly KPIs.
• To deliver a quality first class service to each customer.
• Operating within the legal constraints of the operator’s license.
• Ensure the operation is fully compliant with legislation and company tachograph policy were applicable and the operation complies with the Road Traffic Act;
• Develop a talented team and create robust succession plans for current and future key roles
• To participate in commercial reviews with the Senior Management Team, Company Finance teams.

The Person

• Proven experience of working within a fast pace logistics environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to operate at multiple levels and establish effective communication channels in both customer organisations and internal.
• Robust influencing and negotiation skills – proven to deliver successful change in complex customer operational environments.
• Experienced in developing and deepening customer relationships, resulting in improved commercial performance and growth delivery.
• You will be inquisitive, innovative and deliver an exceptional service to the customer. Excellent commercial acumen – understand the dynamics of both open/ closed book operations
• Able to manage conflict and tough conversations including complex IR issues.
• The business operates 24/7 therefore it is essential that you are flexible in your approach to work.
• A CPC holder. (National & International)
• Own Transport owing to location.