Freight Forwarding Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom fish4.co - Jobboard Full time

Our client, a leading global logistics provider, is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee import/export freight forwarding operations, warehouse management, and facilities management at their Manchester office.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and safety management, financial management, and team leadership within the freight forwarding sector.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Line managing staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, and ensuring efficient performance.
  • Providing training, supervision, and maintaining staff training records.
  • Overseeing import and export freight forwarding operations, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of legal, financial, and invoicing tasks.
  • Creating, maintaining, and enforcing SOPs for the department, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Driving process improvements and operational efficiencies in collaboration with the warehouse and line manager.
  • Managing Manchester warehouse operations and maintaining smooth workflow.
  • Supervising local sales activities, ensuring the sales team is informed and capable of delivering services that align with company objectives.
  • Reporting sales activities and ensuring ongoing communication with the company network.
  • Authorising and scrutinising invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Overseeing department cost capture, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Acting as the senior fire warden and local representative for Health & Safety issues, ensuring compliance and good practice.
  • Overseeing contractor compliance with Health & Safety standards, managing risk assessments and incident reporting.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in leading and managing teams effectively within the freight forwarding sector.
  • Comprehensive understanding of import/export freight forwarding operations and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong background in health and safety management, ideally within a warehouse environment.
  • Solid financial management skills, particularly in cost tracking and invoice processing.


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