Operations Manager

Job Description

An exciting new Operations Manager opportunity at our expanding Express Parcels client based in MANCHESTERAll about you :You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. They love team players at this company and are committed to providing people the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.About us :They think they are more than just a delivery company. They know each item tells a story and they know that for someone, somewhere, itll make their day, or not - if they fail! Our Express Parcels client are the specialist provider of customer-driven solutionsfor time sensitive, mission critical, high value and heavier items delivery. They routinely handle goods from many high street retailers and industry sectors including homeware, high street fashion, optical lenses, pharmacy items and jewellery along with legaldocuments, the UK Government and foreign embassies for identity documents and visas.What will it feel like to be part of their teamThey know their people are their foundation of success. They will give you all the responsibility you need to develop yourself as an adaptable leader; with plenty of challenges to keep your career growing. If you want to develop your career, the client willprovide the training and the opportunities! In addition, you will work with passionate and supportive people who are focused on delivering the same goals.Role summary:This role is responsible for leading and managing operational aspects of the service centre on our clients products ensuring achievement of budgeted and/or targeted service, cost and quality performance measures. The successful candidate will be responsiblefor the effective management of all employed colleagues, third party subcontractors and owner drivers. They will manage the premises, equipment and consumables, ensuring the most cost effective and high quality performance is delivered. The role will driveand lead the change process to deliver a fully integrated service centre operation in conjunction with the General Manager.Key responsibilitiesEvident line management experience in production/logistics/mail/ parcels services environment to at least the same level of responsibility.Experience of running a multi shift logistics operationProven record of delivering great service to Customers and managing on-going Customer relationships.Experience of managing a diverse workforce including sub- contractors, self- employed drivers and PAYE drivers.Experience of managing direct cost budget.Ability to use Microsoft XP (Excel, Word, Email, Access, PowerPoint) or similar data base.Manage PAYE Staff working a 40 hour week covering the M, SK,OL and parts of BL PostcodesEssential criteria for this rolePrevious experience in the logistics or distribution industryAdditional information on this roleIf you have previous experience of managing teams in fast-paced mail/distribution environments and have the ambition to develop your leadership skills, then we would love to hear from you.Benefits:Competitive Rates of Pay - £35,000 TO £37,000 BasicHolidays: 25 days + bank holidaysPension, Life Assurance and other additional benefitsExcellent opportunities for career progression and more!

Keyskills :
Parcels Management