Job description
Logistics done differently.
Is operating effectively in a warehouse environment one of your strengths? Is coordinating warehouse and workshop operatives and ensuring you run a safe and efficient operation a day-to-day occurrence for you? Do you find building strong and sustainable relationships with stakeholders a habit? If so, we are looking for a Warehouse Operations Manager to join us, on a full time, permanent basis, to be based out of the Catcliffe, Sheffield site Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm.
Pay, benefits and more:
The salary on offer will be up to £35,000. We also offer 25 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other benefits.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Take full operational accountability and responsibility for your site, effectively managing your time to ensure a safe and efficient service
- As a true people manager, you will focus on ensuring that your colleagues receive the right level of support, coaching and development
- Manage the relationship between XPO and our customers, constantly communicating across various stakeholders
- Ensure that all teams are aligned, operating to XPO standard policies and procedures
- Support the Contract Manager with adherence to all compliance and legal obligations with a huge emphasis on safety, deputising in their absence
- Assist with executing the daily plan for the sites inventory, workshop and pick operations and all deliveries and collections, with a keen eye on resource available at site and keep the customer updated,
- Working closely with the onsite customer on a day-to-day basis, you’ll support with period reviews and customer presentation in the contract managers absence.
- Provide leadership and guidance for your team to enable them to meet objectives, encouraging open communication
What you need to succeed at XPO:
- Ideally you will already be a Transport/Distribution/Operations Manager working in or having experience in a 3PL environment , looking to prove yourself in a complex and diverse operation.
- A People manager and leader with a collaborative approach to achieving results
- A National/International CPC holder
- I.O.S.H Qualification
- Process driven
- You will have a track record of providing solutions to problems and delivering results in a fast paced environment
XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.