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Operations Manager (Transport), Kidlington
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Client:
Manpower
Location:
Kidlington, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
78e1a095486f
Job Views:
4
Posted:
16.07.2025
Expiry Date:
30.08.2025
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Job Description:
A successful and established company in Kidlington is seeking a motivated and experienced Operations Manager preferably from a transport background to oversee and enhance the operational processes.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, problem solving, managing staff, and implementing strategies to improve productivity and quality.
This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while fostering a positive work environment.
Duties
* Supervise daily operations to ensure operational effectiveness, efficiency and
adherence to company policies.
* Support the Transport Manager with prioritising workload, managing resource
allocation, and helping to ensure compliance with the Operators License.
* Support Department Managers to help lead a team of employees, providing
operational guidance, support, and operational performance evaluations.
* Provide direct line management for other employees, including 20+
Drivers, as well as Parts and Procurement and in-house Laundry personnel.
* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational effectiveness and
identify areas for improvement.
* Collaborate with Department Managers to streamline processes and enhance
communication across the organisation.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working
environment for all staff.
* Implement and oversee ongoing training for staff to promote development
* Prepare reports on operational performance for senior management review.
Skills
* Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
* Strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
* Excellent problem-solving abilities, capable of making informed decisions under
pressure.
* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to liaise with various
stakeholders.
Experience
* Proven experience working in operations management, ideally within the transport sector
* Line management in an operational environment
* IT competent (Microsoft Office)
* Administration systems - familiarity with digital platforms and ideally, experience
using vehicle and fleet management software and tools
* Logistics and planning - experience in organising complex activities involving
multiple stakeholders, departments and locations.
Excellent team environment and location, working Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm plus out of hours when needed, salary offered is c£40k
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