Operations Manager in Ringwood

Ringwood Full-Time No working from home possible

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As Operations Manager at GSF Car Parts, you are responsible for motivating and leading a team of Warehouse Operatives and Delivery Drivers. As Operations Manager, you will oversee the warehouse processes and systems in order to ensure goods are received and dispatched appropriately, and that productivity targets are met.
Main Duties include:

Manage the organisation and performance to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Goods In, Goods Out, Returns and Stock Control departments
Pick and load van / carrier accurately for timely customer delivery when required
Check stock quantities are correct against computer
Use personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles
Ensure the operational functions of the Warehouse run smoothly and assist the branch manager with; holidays/sickness cover, preparing weekly plans, developing the warehouse team and work with Drivers to ensure the best delivery service for customers.
Assist the General Manager with PARC report KPI's
Create a positive and supportive environment where employees are valued and can reach their true potential

Working hours:

45 (average) hours Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working

About You

As Operations Manager, you will have a great track record of managing a warehouse, ideally gained within a fast-paced environment such as FMCG.
What you'll need to succeed:

Warehouse/Operations Management
Ability to motivate and lead a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good planning and organisational skills
Ability to work calm under pressure
Customer and Sales focused
Previous experience of use of MAM is desirable but not essential

What we'll offer:

Benefits at GSF Car Parts are designed to support all aspects of our team members life throughout their career. Whether that’s their health, wealth or everyday lifestyle, we are here for our team members and their loved ones and there is something for everyone! To name a few of our benefits we offer:

Opportunity to earn a performance based bonus as part of this role
33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
Free flu vaccine
Health & wellbeing tools
Free support from pension experts
Life assurance scheme
Discounts from 100’s of household names including Asda, Nike & John Lewis
A suite of financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes
Paid time off to volunteer
Training qualifications and career progression opportunities

About Us

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 175 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.

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