Skip to main content

This job has expired

Senior Operations Manager

Employer
Michael Page Logistics
Location
England, West Midlands, Wednesbury
Salary
Company Car PHC Pension Bonus
Closing date
6 Oct 2021

View more

Sector
Transport & Logistics
Responsibilities
Supply Chain / Logistics
Position/Level
Senior Management
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English

Job Details

- Exciting opportunity to be the senior operations manager for a Brand New Dedicated 3PL operation based out of Wolverhampton.

- If you are looking for a Senior Operations Manager role and you want to work in the fastest growing and most resilient sector, Ecommerce.

Client Details

This client has some fantastic customers, some of the most renowned Online brands in the whole of the UK, with the busiest stores, on and offline.

They have had these valued customers for a number of years and the contracts continue to be extended. Both of the main businesses they work with are ones that have grown upwards of 20% over the course of 2020, and will continue to be powerhouses in the world of E-commerce.

This is a brand New opportunity help shape and develop Operational excellence within a brand New site.

Description

The Warehouse Senior Operations Manager role will require the individual to:

* Report to the Senior General Manager.

* Manage a team of 400+ operatives through 6+ direct reports across various shifts.

* Be responsible for inbound, pick and outbound operations.

* Have full control of the operating budget for headcount.

* Be responsible for the inventory management through your teams.

* Full site H&S control.

* Accountable for people development within the operation.

* Be responsible for the strategic vision for the facility.

* Design, implement and review process and procedures within the building.

* Commutable to Wednesbury

This role would suit a candidate that has worked in a;

Warehouse Shift Manager, Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Warehouse Site Manager, Logistics Manager, Depot Manager, Site Manager or General Manager role previously.

Profile

The successful candidate for the Senior Operations Manager role will have the following skills and experiences:

* A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background.

* A minimum of 5+ years Logistics management experience - Essential.

* Have worked for a 3PL previously - Advantageous.

* Have managed in excess of 200+ staff previously - Essential.

* Experience within an E-Commerce / Retail environment - Advantageous.

* IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications - Advantageous.

* Have experience of LEAN methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Prince2 - Advantageous.

* Experience on managing budgets up to £500,000 per year.

* Have good written and verbal communication skills.

* Be results driven and commercially minded.

Job Offer

The successful Senior Operations Manager will receive;

Salary - £60,000 - £70,000

Car Allowance - £6,000

PHC + Family

Pension

Life Assurance

Bonus

25 Days + Bank Holidays

Company

Michael Page has successfully grown over the past 30 years and we are continuing to grow, as shown by our ever expanding sectors. Our logistics team are the latest to thrive as their own sector after having lived under the umbrella of procurement and supply chain.

Due to an increase in job vacancies in the logistics industry, as well as a high level of talent emerging, Michael Page is proud to reveal its new logistics sector.

Although the sector is new, Michael Page has always had a dedicated logistics team who work together with candidates to deliver the best results. We recruit a variety of roles including: 

  • General managers
  • Warehouse managers 
  • Transport managers
  • Solutions and network designers

We also work with an extensive client base to advise and develop appropriate recruitment processes to secure the right talent for their organisation.

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert