Position Overview: Our client is seeking a highly skilled Operations Manager with a passion for distribution to join a well-established logistics company. The successful candidate will bring innovative ideas and fresh perspectives to enhance the efficiency and success of an already robust supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure day-to-day operational requirements consistently meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Lead and oversee the company's Health & Safety protocols.
- Exceed all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), conducting regular one-on-one meetings with the management team to maximise performance.
- Manage and develop the management team, identifying key individuals for future leadership roles and supporting the company's growth and succession planning.
- Recruit, train, and retain a high-performing team aligned with customer standards.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant UK & EU laws and regulations concerning vehicle safety, environmental controls, traffic management, and driver hours.
- Proven experience in pallet networking, groupage, LTL & FTL, and warehouse management, with a focus on profitable transport operations (desirable) .
- Oversee profit and loss (P&L) for operations and provide coaching to junior staff on budget management.
- Demonstrate a track record of achieving high-level KPIs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and third-party partners.
Requirements:
- Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage (required).
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (preferred).
- Previous experience managing an Operator's Licence for a fleet of 30+ vehicles.
- Experience managing at least 30+ full-time employees (FTEs).
- Experience in pallet networking (as a depot).
- Class 1 HGV licence (preferred).
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary: £45,000.00 - £50,000.00 per year.
- Initial holiday entitlement of 28 days, inclusive of 8 public holidays, with an additional day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 5 extra days).