Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


BurtononTrent, United Kingdom GXO Logistics Full time
Job Description

Are you an experienced Operational Leader looking for your next career move? Are you able to build strong relationships with colleagues and customer alike, and drive your operational team to success?

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join our Morrisons, equipment management site in Burton Latimer, where we are all about recycling and reuse This is a fast paced, busy operation handling all returned products and equipment from their stores. You’ll be responsible for leading the operation from the front, getting the best of your team, and driving the site to continued success.

This is a full time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30, however this is logistics so, some flexibility will be required.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £42,000.00 per annum , and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

  • Effectively coordinate the operation, ensuring that all resources are managed and used in the most effective manner to deliver and improve upon expected customer service levels and KPIs within budgeted costs
  • Manage a team of Shift Managers, understanding the challenges and successes they have on each shift and giving them all they need to manage their teams
  • Focus on optimisation, cost-saving and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for process enhancement and increased efficiency
  • Build a strong working relationship with our customer and the wider on-site operational teams

What you need to succeed at GXO:

  • Previous experience as an Operations Manager or similar level role in a large, fast-paced recycling or warehousing environment
  • The ability to lead, develop and mentor a large, diverse operational team, recognising talent and inspiring them to success
  • Be enthusiastic, driven and have a “can-do” attitude, as well as having the ability to think outside of the box and demonstrate true entrepreneurial spirit
  • Generally strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office packages (such as Word or Excel)

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here. 


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