Site Operations Manager

Michael Page

  • London
  • £65,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
  • Apply easily
The Site Operations Manager will oversee the daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient management of warehouse and distribution activities. This role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment.Based at our clients operation in London, the Site Operations Manager will lead and manage the day-to-day Warehouse, Inventory and Transport operations team and activities. They will be responsible for leading an inclusive culture, built on trust and high performance whilst also meeting legal, KPI and budgetary targets. Key responsibilities include:
  • Providing a genuine and authentic leadership for the operations team.
  • Influencing, managing and maintaining internal and external relationships across a variety of stakeholders, including Union partnerships.
  • Delivering continuous improvement to KPI performance, understanding the business and cost implications of decisions made.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day people management of direct reports, as well as talent spotting, driving development and succession planning.
  • Day-to-day risk management and compliance, operating within legislation, policy and process in all matters ranging from people management to HSE.
  • Identifying operations efficiencies and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensuring that the customer is at the centre of every decision-making process.
  • Working closely with the planning team to identify key events and the operational capability of delivering these.
  • Working with other senior managers to identify opportunities for further operational optimisation, understanding the balance between service and cost.
  • Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and implement adjustments accordingly.
A people first logistics leader required.Opportunities for career progression.The successful Site Operations Manager will live within a commuting distance of London and be able to demonstrate the following experience:
  • Previous senior operational leadership within a fast paced logistics operation.
  • An ability to lead, engage and inspire others in an inclusive way in order to deliver successful results.
  • Someone who takes a positive approach in leading change, with a keen focus on continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Previous experience working within a unionised environment and an understanding of the importance of building positive and mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Be able to demonstrate where you have built strong collaborative working relationships across a variety of levels.
  • Confident in making critical time-pressured decisions in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Our client is one of the market leaders in their field.
  • Competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £75,000, depending on experience.
  • A benefits package that will include; car allowance, bonus and private healthcare.
  • Opportunities for career progression.
Apply today if you are ready to take the next step in your logistics career.

Michael Page