Operations Manager

Location

Carlisle, Cumbria | United Kingdom

Job description

Logistics done differently.

Is operating effectively in a warehouse environment one of your strengths? Is ensuring you run a safe and efficient operation a day-to-day occurrence for you? Do you find building strong and sustainable relationships with stakeholders a habit? If so, we are looking for a Operations Manager to join us, on a full time, permanent basis, to be based out of the Carlisle site managing our Crown contract.

Pay, benefits and more:

The salary on offer will be up to £46,000. We also offer 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other benefits.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Liaising with external hauliers to maximise outbound schedule.
• Liaising with client’s health and safety team
• Liaising with other on-site contractors  
• Responsibility for Administration of outbound and inbound
• Operation includes prepping materials at front end of manufacturing.
• The training and development of current team will be a major focus.
• Looking at potential for continuous improvement on the site

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Experience of warehouse management
• Managing 30 plus headcount
  • Manufacturing experience preferable
  • Health and Safety experience essential
  • Training and development experience essential
  • 3PL knowledge essential
  • Budgetary experience essential
  • Have strong people skills essential.
  • Client management experience essential
  • Experience of unionised site essential
  • Transport knowledge preferable
  • SAP knowledge preferable

XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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