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Operations Manager-Holmewood

At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job - it's a purpose we live every day. Lineage is the world's largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions with +20,000 colleagues globally.

If you open your fridge freezer, up to 20% of the products you'll see have passed through a Lineage facility. We support customers who keep our schools and restaurants stocked and supplied as well as working with many of the UK's leading retailers.

We are currently seeking an Operations Manager to lead our warehouse activity in Holmewood Chesterfield. With over 30,000 pallet positions and over 100 colleagues; this location is a critical link between our 14 UK sites.

The Role

• Manage the warehouse's operational activities including budgeting, labour scheduling, space and equipment, safety and security, housekeeping, and sanitation. Ensure people, process and technology enable meeting all customer service standards.
• Manage, train, provide performance feedback and assign duties of direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Continuously improve operational procedures such as verifying incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and moving merchandise, and maintaining warehouse inventory
• Partner with sales, inventory control, and operations support to ensure availability of products
• Plan long-range labour needs based on sales forecasts and input from management
• Facilitate the achievement of prescribed company Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) regarding cost, productivity, customer service, profits, and team members
• Operate the facility in compliance with health, safety, and environment regulations to establish and practice a culture of safety among the team members at all times
• Analyse operational reports to identify trends and recommend solutions to management
• Build and maintain partnerships with other departments i. e. Finance, HR, Sales, Continuous Improvement, etc.

Who we're looking for

• Typically 5 years warehouse operations or direct warehouse management experience
• Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Demonstrated management skills with emphasis on guiding and developing a team, customer service, communications, and planning
• Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and employees of the organisation
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed
• Ability to travel to the Holmewood depot location every working day

What's in it for me?

Aside from a competitive starting salary and other benefits, you're set to gain so much from being part of team.

This is an influential management role; and we will support you to lead in accordance with our values which are: Safe, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold and Servant Leadership.

Servant leadership means that we like to look at a leadership pyramid as 'inverted', leaders are there to clear the path to success for colleagues; this is a great way to lead and be led. You will enjoy leading in this manner and in return this is how we will lead you.

We are also a global company which is expanding quickly across Europe, and through organic growth and acquisitions we are now in 11 European countries with over 70 locations and +1.4m pallet positions. To support this growth, we have been developing talent internally. Holmewood is a business-critical site; and are great platforms to launch a successful career at Lineage.

Lineage Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Why Lineage?
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.
Benefits
Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments and competitive pay. Benefits include life assurance, access to a leading UK credit union and a twice yearly cycle-to-work scheme.