* Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Non Driver or Operative Roles)
* Travel: Daily commute only
Job Description
£45K - £55K plus car or car allowance, bonus and fantastic benefits package
If you are as ambitious as we are and you’re looking for an opportunity to progress your career within Operations and Supply Chain, join us as the Depot Operations Manager for our Wigan site.
In this role you’ll be responsible for ensuring all aspects of the operation run effectively and efficiently. The depot has a night warehouse operation, cross docking product arriving from our network with a small amount of consolidating orders, as well as a distribution element that’s focused on delivering exemplary customer service & compliance across the North West.
Reporting to the Regional Operations Director, you will provide exceptional leadership and have responsibility for the site achieving key targets and metrics. You’ll also be responsible for the site budget and ensuring company, operational and legal compliance in critical areas including Health and Safety, Transport, as well as Food Safety.
A proven leader, you will develop your direct reports and set clear direction for all colleagues, creating a culture that enhances colleague experience through regular and open channels, enabling and driving colleague engagement and high performance.
You’ll be a forward-thinking individual, able to manage change - identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvements with a view to drive colleague experience, service, and cost benefits. You’ll be expected to be on site during critical operational hours which will predominantly be Monday – Friday however a level of flexibility is required.
To join us as the Operations Manager, you will have previous leadership experience in a fast-paced operation and have strong operational knowledge of either warehousing or distribution – ideally within the FMCG sector. Ideally, you will hold a CPC with O Licence. Being IOSH or NEBOSH qualified would be beneficial, however we will provide training if required. You’ll be commercially astute; results driven, and detail orientated - using data to support your decision making.
In return we offer a great package including basic salary and car allowance, generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase more, pension plus huge discounts on award-winning products. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our Learning & Development programmes.
People join us for the stability and security. But they stay for our fun and friendly culture that supports everyone to be the best they can be. Join us and discover all sorts of opportunities to develop your career with us, as well as a range of great benefits.
Additional Information
At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities.
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