Job Description
Join us in Thetford as our Operations Manager and take your career to the next level.
Monday - Friday with flexibility to work other shift patterns as per business needs when required (40hrs pw).
When you join Brakes, your focus will be to deliver excellence for our customers, our business and everyone around you. You will handle the day-to-day management of the Thetford depot – predominantly focused on distribution with a small warehouse operation. You will lead a team of around 55 colleagues ensuring safety, service, cost and efficiency goals are exceeded. You will be accountable for everything from team engagement and operational performance to efficiency and budgets, shaping plans that drive change and develop your team and the operation. You will actively create a safe and efficient working environment where colleagues feel included and can do their jobs brilliantly. You will also drive the performance of your leaders and effectively manage change as our business continues to transform.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience in planning resources and managing costs, service and safety through others.
* Ability to coach and mentor teams through change, drive performance and achieve shared goals.
* Results-focused and collaborative approach.
* Track record of creating plans that improve the experience of customers and colleagues.
* Strong relationship-building and financial skills.
* Hold a CPC with O licence, or prepared to gain.
* IOSH or NEBOSH qualified, or prepared to gain.
Benefits
Circa £62,000 package plus great benefits!
We take care of our people. On our team, you'll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You'll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.
Inclusion & Diversity
At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don't want you to fit our culture – we want you to help define it. We celebrate unique talents of each colleague. We focus on who you are and your potential, not just your CV. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work to ensure everyone feels part of our business. We support you during your application – if you need adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team.
About Brakes
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK's largest foodservice supplier. We deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to pubs and restaurants, schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we're growing!
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