Operations Manager

2 months ago

Bowers Gifford, United Kingdom Freight Personnel Full time
Job Description

Freight Personnel is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Manager - Freight and Logistics to join our team. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for driving the development and innovation of our 3PL product and managing third-party logistics service providers to enhance relationships.

Key Responsibilities
  • Day-to-Day Operations: Manage the day-to-day running of our Basildon warehouse and freight office, ensuring policies and procedures are followed in accordance with company mandates and external certifications.
  • Branch Development: Assist in the development and maintenance of a high-performing, customer-focused branch facility, implementing and managing strategic and operational plans to meet short and long-term objectives and goals.
  • Employee Management: Ensure employees are trained, measured, and managed in the execution of company operational processes and standards, negotiating and monitoring supplier contracts as necessary.
  • Reporting and Analysis: Prepare timely, accurate management information and reporting as required, supporting the teams in their daily duties and addressing failures and analyzing root cause.
  • Client Liaison: Serve as a client liaison and escalation point for problems, ensuring service levels are maintained and supporting the teams in their daily duties.
Requirements
  • Leadership Experience: Demonstrated track record in leading/managing operations teams, with strong leadership, financial analysis, negotiation, and customer satisfaction skills.
  • Industry Knowledge: Knowledge and experience of all transport modes (Air, Ocean, and Road), 3PL, and warehousing activities, with knowledge of Customs formalities and AEO experience.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication, change management, and presentation skills (written and verbal), with the ability to effectively resolve customer complaints and problems.
  • Organizational Skills: Organized with an excellent attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Package and Benefits
  • Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum.
  • Annual Leave: 31 days, increasing by 1 day per year after 3 years' service, up to a maximum of 36 days.
  • Volunteer Day: 1 additional paid day per year to give back to the local community.
  • Health Cash Plan: Contributory health cash plan service.
  • Pension Scheme: Pension scheme.
  • Free Parking: Free parking.
  • Fresh Fruit: Fresh fruit delivered weekly to all offices.
  • Sick Leave: Paid sick leave after probation.
  • EAP Program: Employee Assistance Program.
  • Virtual Doctor: Virtual doctor service.
  • Long Service Rewards: Long service financial rewards.
  • Death in Service Benefit: Death in service benefit of 3 times salary.

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