Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contract Operations Manager at our brand new site in Harworth!
Joining the site management team, the Contract Operations Manager is responsible for delivering and developing the customer contract, ensuring that strategies and business plans are in place to achieve targets, drive business performance and growth to benefit both the business and customer. As the Contract Operations Manager you will be customer centric, thrive under pressure whilst motivating and leading the team.
Key Duties
* Ensuring all day to day operational requirements consistently meet the customers’ expectations
* Exceeding customer key performance measures, holding regular customer reviews and managing and developing client relationships
* Responsible for managing and developing the existing management teams and employee relations
* Developing and implementing new initiatives and projects with the customer
* Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to deliver best in class operations
* Preparing customer annual budgets and working within those financial boundaries whilst delivering improved financial performance
* Assume responsibility for managing Health & Safety, Personnel issues and Facilities across all sites
Qualifications
* Ideally educated to degree level and with a proven track record within the 3rd Party warehousing and logistics sector you will possess above average enthusiasm and commitment
* A demonstrable track record in managing high volume, service driven warehouse operations for FMCG Customers
* Track record of working closely with customers and able to illustrate examples of how they have improved the relationships
* Excellent communication skills, ability to converse at all levels, shop floor, senior management and customer
* Should be a successful leader of teams, have positive personal qualities and attributes
* Must possess enthusiasm, drive and commitment, a creative thinker and the ability work outside the box at times, required
* Experience of Open and Closed book contracts, good numerical and commercial skills are essential
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
* Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the normal bank holidays.
* Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
* Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
* Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer
* Life Assurance - 4 x your annual salary
* Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
* Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
* Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
* Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam