Senior Operations Manager
Salary £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Location Ipswich
FULL_TIMEConsultant Abdul Walid
JobRef 50807313/001
Date posted 25 July 2022
other procurement-supply-chain/warehousing-distribution 2022-07-25 2022-09-23 logistics-distribution-and-supply-chain Ipswich Suffolk GB GBP 40000 50000 50000 YEAR Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.co.uk https://www.robertwalters.co.uk/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png
Robert Walters are recruiting a Senior Operations Manager for a National Logistics business in Ipswich area.
As the Senior Operations Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Leadership of a highly demanding FMCG distribution operation
- Operational P&L responsibility for a large-scale warehousing operation
- To maximise the weekly, monthly and annual performance of the site providing leadership, focusing on customer requirement, effective operational performance, colleague engagement and succession planning
- To deliver sustainable growth and business performance through effective management of the operation
- Driving a culture of continuous improvement across all departments
- Develop and agree the operational budget and deliver against the budget
- Drive and deliver organic growth
- Develop strong relationships with the customer's management team
- Develop strong management capability through effective performance management, mentoring and development of the team
- Manage within the organisations HR processes to create a positive work environment
The ideal Senior Operations Manager will have the following skills and responsibilities:
- Leadership of an FMCG warehouse would be ideal
- Leadership experience of a large scale and high-volume operation
- Develops and delivers innovative solutions and services that create value for customers and the business
- Develops strategies/plans aligned to the business’ organisational strategy
- A track record in driving continuous improvement and successfully achieving exemplary operational performance
- Has thorough knowledge of the customers' and competitive environment
- A track record in the leadership of people strategies, processes and policies.
- Experience of working in partnership with line management and adherence to legislative and market requirements to achieve the aspiration of an employer of choice
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