Operations Manager, Ireland The Role Reporting to the Operations Director, the Operations Manager, Ireland will be responsible for ensuring the efficient running of port-centric warehousing service for our customer base. The role is a key strategic and operational leadership role with a diverse selection of challenging and varied responsibilities. These include; managing the operations process, performance improvement, direction of operational planning and continuous improvement, all in a safe and compliant environment whilst supporting our wider strategic directions of operational growth and diversification. The Operations Manager will lead and manage to achieve maximum results for our customer base and Jenkins. Jenkins Group Jenkins is a port-centric cargo handling, warehousing and logistics business specialising in the paper and forest products sector. Our excellent customer service and engagement is built from our strong operational performance, carried out in a safe and compliant environment. We have a solid record for outstanding service, streamlined facilities, plus exceptional management and logistic capabilities. Our customers are typically global forest product manufacturers, and our core market is bulk and containerised cargo shipments arriving into the UK and Ireland by sea. We have been operating for over 40 years and have grown to become the market leader in the UK and Ireland. We are headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland and operate in 8 different locations across the UK and Ireland, including Felixstowe, Belfast, Dublin, Hull, Liverpool and Sheerness. Our operations in Ireland are located in Belfast, Dublin & Warrenpoint. We are perfectly positioned to discharge vessels, to devan and restitute containers quickly, providing storage space and onward distribution for our customer base across NI and Ireland. Our handled products are mainly global paper and forestry products that arrive for distribution, and we are recognised as a provider of choice for all logistics solutions due to our excellent tailored customer service, for which we are renowned. The Person Essential Criteria In order to succeed in this role, the individual will have the following essential criteria: A track record of recent professional management development. Significant and recent experience in an operational management role within a warehouse service and fast paced environment. Extensive experience of operational roles within an inbound and outbound warehouse environment. A successful track record of delivering through strong leadership and effective people management skills. A successful track record of delivering team KPIs in a health and safety led environment. Evident experience of operating in a continuous improvement type environment. Evidence of establishing and maintaining excellent business relationships within key external and internal stakeholders. Proven experience of implementing organisational efficiencies with proven impact. Experience of and working knowledge of the WMS for business improvement methodologies and practices. Have an excellent and professional communication style and the ability to deal with a range of audiences. Competencies The key competencies for the effective performance of this role are: People Management Results Orientation Resource Management Customer Service Orientation Risk Management Relationship Management Commercial Acumen In Return, We Offer Salary circa £55k, dependent on experience. Provision of company laptop, mobile phone and any other necessary IT equipment. Free on-site Parking. Membership of Group Pension and Life Assurance Schemes. 34 days paid leave per year (including 9 customary holidays). Professional development opportunities. Access to and use of our WMS Boltrics system that has been specifically designed for logistics service providers to streamline warehouse activities. Access to and use of our visionary performance management platform that will transform the way you drive your teams culture and engagement. An opportunity to be part of a leading and progressive group company at an exciting phase in our growth. To Apply: Please note that the closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 6th January at 12 noon. To apply, submit a current CV to our career's inbox by clicking Apply below.