Contract: Permanent, full time
Location: Bedford depot MK41 7BJ
Salary: £45,000 per annum + benefits package

Company Overview:

We are a dynamic and innovative logistics, retail, wholesale and foodservice business, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and staying at the forefront of industry trends.

Working in our purpose built multi temperature depot in Bedford you will be reporting to the General Manager where the purpose of the Operations Manager role is to achieve consistently high levels of 'On-Time In-Full' delivery of Customer orders through efficient and safe operations.

Duties include:

Performance management to achieve targeted levels of customer service and cost management.
Deployment of operating procedures and develop / review procedures where needed.
Leadership of shift managers and team leaders to ensure staff are competent, well managed and motivated to perform at their best.
Adherence to safety standards and that any matters are reported and investigated.
Maintenance of warehouse and site security.
Application of the Blakemore Way in the approach to people management
Review staff performance and potential to develop competence and support succession planning.
Comply with legal and company policy for H&S, Environment, Employment and Data protection.
Support the overall development of the DC in areas such as operating budgets, cost management, KPIs, etc.
Demonstrate the behaviours that underpin the company values.

In addition to a minimum three years warehouse management experience, we are looking for people who can demonstrate competence in:

Providing leadership and direction
Effective people management (incl. team building and motivating, coaching and performance management, 1-2-1 and Team communications)
Process management (incl. embedding new processes) and continuous improvement
Problem solving / using own initiative
Organisation planning and follow-up
Proactive management style to deal with concerns before they become issues
Prioritisation and a sense of urgency
Using management information and KPIs to improve performance

What’s in it for you?

You will play a vital role in our business and have a huge impact on our success so not only will you receive excellent training, support and continued development but we will also offer a competitive salary and superb benefits package.

Cycle to work scheme
Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
Outstanding Training & Development opportunities
Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
Flexible working hours opportunity

Excellent additional benefits package including:

Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
Company Pension Scheme
Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
NEST pension scheme
Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme
Long Service Awards

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

You may have experience in the following roles: Night Shift Operations Manager, Warehouse Night Manager, Distribution Centre Operations Manager, Logistics Operations Supervisor, Warehouse Shift Manager, Depot Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Fulfilment Centre Manager, Warehouse Superintendent, Warehouse Coordinator, Logistics Manager, etc.

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