Operations Manager - Ipswich, United Kingdom - Menzies Distribution Ltd

Menzies Distribution Ltd

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Ipswich, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job role:
Operations Manager/Depot Manager

Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
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Shift Pattern: Monday -Friday

Salary:
£42k
Menzies Distribution are looking for an Operations Manager to join our team in Ipswich.

You will be responsible for maximising the performance of the operation by directing the daily, weekly and monthly activities, providing leadership, motivation, training and development of the workforce, executing against customer requirements.

Ability tomanage remote teams where necessary and dealing with customers on a daily basis.

Operations Manager Duties:

Maintain a safe working environment
Accountable for the management and supervision of the dispatch operation.
Manage, support and develop the operational team
Ensure the performance of the operation exceeds customer expectations in line with recognised contract KPI's.
Liaise, support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers
Partly Responsible for compliance including H&S
Assist the Regional Manager in ensuring all operational performance standards are met
Line management responsibility for the relevant Human Resources Policies
Undertaking reviews as necessary and giving feedback
Plan and arrange for the training and development of operational staff
Ensure and monitor effective use of driver and vehicle resources
Establish and develop working relationships with the customer
Compile and analyse operational and financial performance data to identify service efficienciesand improvement around, MPG, Tachos, fuel and damage.
Coordinate site housekeeping/maintenance to ensure H&S requirements are upheld

Operations Manager Requirements:

- 'Right To Work' in the UK

Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation.
Knowledge of Health & Safety.
Able to manage, motivate and develop people
Budget management
Project management
KPI development and measurement
Ability to plan and organise effectively to meet deadlines
Ability to use and understand computerised systems including TMS and WMS systems
High level of accuracy and numeracy, keen eye for detail
Transport management experience

Operations Manager Additional Benefits:

31 Days Annual Leave (Plus, 2 Fixed)
Company Pension Scheme
Car Allowance
Private Healthcare
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life Cover
Eye Care
Free On-Site Parking

A bit about us:

At Menzies Distribution, we have been delivering across the UK since 1833.

Today, we are Logistic UK's most innovative business of the year, with a strong focus on the future, sustainability, and innovation - we keep moving forwards.