DC Operations Manager/s

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019. We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry.

Role Purpose: Integral part of an Operational Management team that are responsible for the safe and efficient execution of all core Distribution Centre activities. You will lead and develop your team of Managers by setting and regularly reviewing objectives aimed at delivering the Distribution business plan within the agreed budget.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead by example and ensure that all colleagues work in line with required Company Standards and all Health and Safety measures.
• Comply with all company Health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for all.
• Ensure you escalate any safety breaches or potential risks to relevant site Management and/or the H&S team.
• Support your line manager in the planning and execution of the operational strategy, ensuring the site delivers against defined KPIs.
• Maximise productivity, efficiency and quality and deliver operational plans through the effective management of direct reports.
• Partner with the Planning team to define headcount requirements in line with the business plan.
• Identify, facilitate and implement initiatives for continuous improvements in methodology, quality, effectiveness and consistency of process.
• Develop all colleagues through appropriate interventions, such as probationary reviews, appraisals, PDPs and frequent conversations.
• Adhere to performance, conduct and absence management processes.
• Identify appropriate reward and recognition opportunities to drive engagement on site.
• Ensure that all employee relations issues are managed in line with Company Policy and legal requirements.

Values/Behaviours:

• Integrity: Consistently demonstrates integrity and high standards of work.
• Teamwork: Communicates effectively at all levels; Works collaboratively, showing respect to colleagues.
• Entrepreneurial approach: Is bold and passionate about the organisation; Experiments, takes risks and makes it happen.
• Accountability: Is responsible for their actions; Takes ownership of decisions and outcomes.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed:

• Managerial experience within a similar size manufacturing, processing or distribution environment.
• Proven working knowledge of Health & Safety and legal requirements within a distribution environment.
• Ability to interpret data and effectively apply outcome to the needs of the business.
• Demonstrate the ability to coach, lead and motivate large teams to deliver results.
• Experience of working within set budgetary and performance targeted workplace.
• Able to clearly communicate at all levels.

We offer amazing benefits including staff discount on JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.