Operations Manager (Transport)

A successful and established company in Kidlington is seeking a motivated and experienced Operations Manager preferably from a transport background to oversee and enhance the operational processes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, problem solving, managing staff, and implementing strategies to improve productivity and quality.

This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while fostering a positive work environment.

Duties

• Supervise daily operations to ensure operational effectiveness, efficiency and

adherence to company policies.

• Support the Transport Manager with prioritising workload, managing resource

allocation, and helping to ensure compliance with the Operators License.

• Support Department Managers to help lead a team of employees, providing

operational guidance, support, and operational performance evaluations.

• Provide direct line management for other employees, including 20+

Drivers, as well as Parts and Procurement and in-house Laundry personnel.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational effectiveness and

identify areas for improvement.

• Collaborate with Department Managers to streamline processes and enhance

communication across the organisation.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working

environment for all staff.

• Implement and oversee ongoing training for staff to promote development
• Prepare reports on operational performance for senior management review.

Skills

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, capable of making informed decisions under

pressure.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to liaise with various

stakeholders.

Experience

• Proven experience working in operations management, ideally within the transport sector
• Line management in an operational environment
• IT competent (Microsoft Office)
• Administration systems – familiarity with digital platforms and ideally, experience

using vehicle and fleet management software and tools

• Logistics and planning – experience in organising complex activities involving

multiple stakeholders, departments and locations.

Excellent team environment and location, working Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm plus out of hours when needed, salary offered is c£40k