Do you have extensive operational leadership experience that you would like to put to use in a diverse and dynamic new role? Does supporting multiple teams to achieve a variety of upcoming projects excite you? Do you thrive within a challenging environment where you are able to solve complex problems? If yes, we have the opportunity for you!
Here at GXO we’re currently looking for an Operations Development Manager to join our M&S site in Bradford. Using a continuous improvement mindset to driver operational excellence, you will deliver on customer KPI’s and future proofing on site.
This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis. The hours of work will be 37.5 per week, working on an any 5 from 7 shift pattern. Typically, this can be Monday to Friday, h owever we do require a level of flexibility as you will need to engage with various teams within this 24/7 operation – this is logistics after all!
Pay, benefits and more:
You’ll be paid a salary of up to £60,000 per annum, y ou’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!
What you’ll do on a typical day:
* Project manage high profile initiatives to completion by utilising the continuous improvement, management information, planning and operational teams, delivering projects in full and on time
* Chair and attend project meetings which clearly relay the impact, benefits and risk to the site teams and our customer, with a detailed plan
* Promote a one team, cross functional working culture with direct reports and key stakeholders on site
* Lead, coach and develop your team whilst identifying areas for development and recognising success
What you need to succeed at GXO:
* Experience at operations manager level (as a minimum) within a complex, fast-paced warehouse environment
* An understanding of CI initiatives, planning principles and experience of delivering projects on time
* Excellent team-building skills, you’ll be an effective influencer and communicator, able to positively engage and empower others
* Customer orientated and commercially aware – with a sound knowledge of KPI management
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GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
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