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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