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Operations Manager - Nights
Bedford depot MK41 7BJ
£45,000 per annum + benefits package
Company Overview:
We are a dynamic and innovative logistics, retail, wholesale and foodservice business, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and staying at the forefront of industry trends.
Working in our purpose-built multi-temperature depot in Bedford, you will be reporting to the General Manager. The purpose of the Operations Manager role is to achieve consistently high levels of 'On-Time In-Full' delivery of customer orders through efficient and safe operations.
Duties include:
1. Performance management to achieve targeted levels of customer service and cost management.
2. Deployment of operating procedures and development/review of procedures where needed.
3. Leadership of shift managers and team leaders to ensure staff are competent, well-managed, and motivated to perform at their best.
4. Adherence to safety standards and ensuring that any matters are reported and investigated.
5. Maintenance of warehouse and site security.
6. Application of the Blakemore Way in the approach to people management.
7. Review staff performance and potential to develop competence and support succession planning.
8. Comply with legal and company policy for H&S, Environment, Employment, and Data protection.
9. Support the overall development of the DC in areas such as operating budgets, cost management, KPIs, etc.
10. Demonstrate the behaviours that underpin the company values.
Minimum Requirements:
In addition to a minimum of three years' warehouse management experience, we are looking for people who can demonstrate competence in:
1. Providing leadership and direction.
2. Effective people management (including team building, motivating, coaching, and performance management).
3. Process management (including embedding new processes) and continuous improvement.
4. Problem solving and using own initiative.
5. Organisation planning and follow-up.
6. Proactive management style to deal with concerns before they become issues.
7. Prioritisation and a sense of urgency.
8. Using management information and KPIs to improve performance.
What’s in it for you?
You will play a vital role in our business and have a huge impact on our success. Not only will you receive excellent training, support, and continued development, but we will also offer a competitive salary and superb benefits package:
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture.
* Outstanding training and development opportunities.
* Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay packages.
* Flexible working hours opportunity.
* Excellent additional benefits package including:
o Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay'.
o 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal.
o 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (excluding Alcohol & Cigarettes).
o Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice.
o Company Pension Scheme.
o Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme.
o NEST pension scheme.
o Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme.
o Long Service Awards.
Inclusive Environment: As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
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