JOB: Operations Manager LOCATION: Grimsby SALARY: up to £45k STATUS: Permanent My client, a well respected international company, is seeking an Operations Manager for their warehouse/distribution operation on the outskirts of Grimsby. This is an exciting time for the business with growth and development a key factor. As Operations Manager, your role will be to ensure an efficient and profitable service that provides and exceeds agreed service levels to our customers. You will be developingthe activities of the site to ensure continuous improvement of Key Performance Indicators, as agreed with the Operations Director/Head of Warehousing. You will also collaborate with other key managers to achieve the Companys business aims and objectives. Essential Skills and Qualifications Warehouse management experience (preferably cold store warehousing) Extensive experience of operational management and control within 3PL Graduate calibre or equivalent Excellent leadership skills Proven commercial acumen IT literate and numerate Good presentation skills Excellent problem solving skills National CPC desirable Working within all written procedures, handbook, and Company policies and standards, your responsibilities will be to : Ensure the efficient operation of designated warehouse operations to meet financial targets, with agreed budgets, set cost management and agreed job costings Meet and exceed agreed Service Level Agreements using pre-determined Key Performance indicators (KPI) Optimise all resource (people, equipment, space under their control to meet objectives including staffing, work patterns, equipment utilisation, process mapping and buildings You must have excellent leadership skills, with the ability to build and work with multi-function teams towards company goals and objectives Ability to build and sustain productive relationships with customers and suppliers, working with HOW/Directors within the business on contract extension/new business/vendor management/account management plans Ability to innovate through self-generated ideas, instigating continuous improvement within teams and application of best practice across their remit Must have good rapport with all staff/managers and any external bodies ie Trade Unions Must ensure full compliance with legal authorities e.g O license, Health & Safety, Environment, Local Authorities (councils) etc Must manager managers/teams under their control in regard to KPIs, Budgets, Forecasts, Asset Management This is a varied and interesting role, working for a company who offer great career potential. If you feel that you are the right person for this position, please let me have your CV as soon as possible. Should you be a suitable candidate for this role. a full Job Description will be provided.