Logistics done differently.
Our business is growing, and as such we are on the search for a career driven Senior Operations Manager based at our site in Bury St Edmunds. The successful candidate will be an experienced people manager within a transport/logistics background. If this is you, we would love to show you this exteremly exciting opportunity.
Pay, benefits and more:
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £52,000 per annum with car allowance. In addition, we 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, private healthcare and dental cover and many other perks.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
1. To manage the performance of the operational teams on site across all shifts, and to ensure behavioural standards are met at all times
2. To oversee the strategic planning of site operations and service delivery to ensure that KPI levels are maintained in line with the appropriate cost base
3. To monitor and ensure compliance with all XPO processes and policies
4. To lead a safety culture on site and actively participate in all QSHE meetings and initiatives.
5. To foster an effective working relationship with all colleagues and representatives on site
6. To provide leadership and development opportunities for those colleagues that wish to further their career within XPO
7. To be accountable for service and operational expenditure across Transport & Warehouse functions
8. To effectively deputise for the Site Manager when required
What you need to succeed at XPO:
9. Essential - Managerial experience within the transport / logistics sector
10. Essential - Strong people management skills
11. Essential - High attention to detail - process driven
12. Essential - Transport / logistics compliance and H&S knowledge.
13. Essential: Financial understanding - awareness of cost control/cost drivers
14. Essential - Excellent communication skills at all levels
15. Essential: Self motivated but also works well within a team.