Operations Controller

6 days ago

Tinsley, United Kingdom Great Bear Full time

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 an **Operations Controller **on a full-time, permanent contract based at our **Tinsley** site.

**Shift**: Any 5 in 7 days rotating (06:00-14:00/ 14:00-22:00).

**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 100% 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.
- Participating as an active member of the operations team, and to offer suggestions for solving problems, improving efficiency, customer and quality focus.
- Maintaining good communication with transport providers to ensure late collections and delivery failures are avoided.
- Producing a thorough, detailed handover to the following shift highlighting potential issues, reminders and current state of play.

This list is not exhaustive and the successful position holder may be required to carry out any task which the Company might reasonably require you to do.

**Qualifications**:
**Transferrable Skills**:

- 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 demonstrate an in depth knowledge of on-site systems.
- Able to work to tight deadlines.
- PC Literate in Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Should demonstrate the drive and desire to progress.
- Must be flexible in approach to work and shift patterns in order to cover for absence.
- Should have good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to solve problems.
- Strong interpersonal, conciliation skills and the capacity to network with suppliers, hauliers and customers.

Additional Information
**What you get in return**:

- Salary
- £22,444
- Competitive holidays
- Life assurance
- Pension Scheme
- Retail discounts

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