Warehouse and Transport Operations Manager

Salary: £48,000 – £60,000 per year

Our client are experts in what is often referred to as ‘Ugly’ or ‘Out of Gauge’ freight. Handling thousands of consignments every month, delivered throughout the UK nationwide quickly & efficiently. They focus on performing to KPI’s, providing outstanding customer service whilst working closely & in partnership with their clients.

To continue operating at their high standards, they are now seeking a WAREHOUSE and TRANSPORT OPERATIONS Manager who’s a born leader. Based out of their busy site in WALSALL.

You will have proven experience overseeing WAREHOUSE and TRANSPORT operations as well as Human Resources, finance, communications and Health & Safety. The ideal candidate will be an expert communicator who has a strong ability to delegate responsibilities and collaborate across a wide range of departments. Ultimately, they’ll be driven by a desire to lead our business to maximum productivity and efficiency.
Objectives of this role

* Develop strategic plans for optimised productivity
* Review and improve organisational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and creating innovative approaches to improvement.
* Uphold standards of excellence and soaring quality.
* Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships.
* Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
* Managing budgets across the whole operation
* Recruiting, interviewing and hiring staff
* Analysing productivity data and optimising staffing and production capacity
* Maintaining a working knowledge of their industry including challenges and opportunities in the sector
* Working closely with other heads of departments to improve efficiency
* Creating and delivering reports and presentations to the Senior Management Team
* Designing new processes to improve quality or increase productivity or profitability
* Ensuring compliance with all relevant local and international laws regarding the operational side of the business, such as data management and safety standards

Responsibilities

* Oversee day-to-day operations, assign weekly performance goals and ensure their completion and accomplish your own goals
* Recruit, on-board, and train high-performing employees to achieve maximum operational efficiencies
* Maintain project timelines to ensure tasks are accomplished effectively
* Develop, implement, and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans
* Delegate responsibilities to the best-qualified employees and enforce all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, training programs, and cultural values
* Resolve internal staff conflicts efficiently and to the mutual benefit of all involved

Skills and qualifications

* Proven experience in a WAREHOUSE and TRANSPORT Managerial role
* Good leadership qualities with the ability to provide direction
* Excellent IT skills and knowledge and any industry-specific software or programmes
* Strong decision-making ability
* Excellent communication, collaboration and delegation skills
* Proven ability to develop and achieve financial plans
* Ability to motivate and lead employees, and hold them accountable
* Strong working knowledge of operational procedures
* Time management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively and delegate when appropriate