Operations Manager

Company Description

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Reporting directly to your General Manager, the role of the Operations Manager is to oversee, manage and monitor the daily activities of the team to ensure your area runs smoothly and efficiently.

Working hours: Monday to Friday days, 45 hour week.

Salary: £38,250 per annum.

Key Duties of a Operations Manager:

• Oversee, manage and monitor the daily activities of the team within your area.
• Develop, train and support your team to ensure they meet the high standard expected.
• Keep up to date with all relevant legislation and ensure that regulations, policies and procedures are followed at all times by you and your team eg. WTD, SSW’s
• Ensure the team are aware of their responsibilities in relation to health and safety legislation, data protection and other relevant policies.
• Analyse the operations of the department to identify bottlenecks and suggest strategies for improvements.
• Make decisions in the best interests of the Company and for clients and where these decisions cannot be made, escalate the issue immediately to your line manager.
• Delegate effectively by understanding and tapping into the strengths of your team members.
• Work closely with other teams to explore ways to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Lead by example.
• Attend any required training and organise relevant training for the development of your team.
• Working with the General Manager to determine values and mission for the department.
• Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures.
• Promoting a company culture that encourages high morale and top performance.
• Overseeing daily, weekly and monthly reporting, planning and targets.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Identifying and addressing problems and opportunities for the Company.
• Encouraging employee communication with the management team.
• Establishing a culture of continuous business improvement
• Day to day management of the operations team.
• Staying up to date with technological changes within the industry and passing this knowledge on to your colleagues.
• Minimising operation expenditure within the business wherever possible.
• Advising on issues relating to operational functions and keeping abreast of latest developments to ensure that the Company maintains its competitive position.
• Always set a personal example with respect to health and safety.
• Any other duties which might reasonably be requested in association with this role in order to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• Previous Operational management experience.
• Ability to motivate, manage and lead a team.
• Ability to question, challenge and improve existing processes.
• Establish effective working relationships across sites.
• Relevant industry experience.
• Be able to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise with a calm and flexible approach.
• Enthusiasm to learn and to progress through experience and training.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Holiday entitlement of 20 days plus the normal bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – Contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
• Life Assurance -  x 2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!