Operations Controller

Company Description

Part of the Culina Group, Great Bear is the flexible, agile ambient 3PL alternative. Great Bear is a key player in ambient 3PL, and through an extensive depot network including unique state of the art facilities at Port Salford and Markham Vale Great Bear serves established FMCG businesses.

We are currently recruiting for **Operations Controller **on a full-time, permanent contract based at our **Tinsley** site.

**Shift**: 4 on 4 off, days and nights rotating

**Job Description**:
As Operations Controller you will contribute to the success of the site by supporting the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring that all schedules for inbound receipts and outbound loads are run efficiently, liaising with warehouse operatives, Shift Supervisors and Shift Managers to maintain a smooth flow of work throughout the shift.

**Operations Controller **responsibilities:

- Efficiently managing the outbound schedule to ensure collection and delivery times are met.
- Issuing instructions to designated staff to maintain a smooth flow of inbound and outbound work.
- Controlling paperwork for outbound vehicles ensuring the accuracy.
- Being the initial point of contact for all drivers arriving on site.
- Communicating issues to Shift Manager in a timely manner to minimise disruption to the schedule.
- Maintaining good communication with transport providers to ensure late collections and delivery failures are avoided.

**Qualifications**:

- Ability to prioritise work based on scheduling and available resources.
- Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
- Must be a team player who is capable of working on their own initiative.
- Able to work to deadlines.
- PC Literate in Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Should have good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to solve problems.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to network with suppliers, hauliers and customers.

Additional Information
**In return we offer**
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Great facilities
- Company benefits
- Training and development with career opportunities