At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and motivate your team to achieve operational excellence in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Ocado Logistics, a leader in customer experience and innovative logistics solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible shifts, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a vibrant 24/7 environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on employee experience and operational success in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Previous management experience in logistics and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Here at Ocado Logistics, it's our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience for our partners. We are the beating heart of our UK business and comprise a network of cutting-edge warehouses and offices across the country. Both behind the scenes within the warehouses and across the front end of the customer experience, we now have an opportunity for an Area Manager to join the team.
As an Area Manager at the Erith, you will be crucial in leading, motivating, and supporting your operational team to maintain exceptional health and safety standards, drive people engagement, and ensure the delivery of key performance indicators (KPIs) in a dynamic, 24/7 environment. This role exists to foster a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and outstanding employee experience within your business unit.
This is a day or night role with a 12.5-hour shift starting at 05:00 AM or 05:00 PM, following a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
- Utilising your people management experience to maintain an exceptional employee experience, drive training/coaching, and address key people KPIs like labour turnover and absence %.
- Using your operational focus to contribute to performance improvement, maintain excellent housekeeping, and ensure adherence to food safety mechanisms.
- Leveraging your communication and numeracy skills to manage daily operations, deliver pre-shift briefings, and report on specific area KPI metrics.
- Train to use Mechanical Handling Equipment.
- Work shifts, including weekends, in an operational 24/7 environment.
The ideal Area Manager candidate must possess the following non-negotiables:
- Previous management experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication and numeracy skills, used to working with and interpreting large volumes of data.
International Business Manager in Erith employer: Ocado Logistics
At Ocado Logistics, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every employee is valued. As an LGV Instructor, you'll enjoy a unique 4-day work week, competitive salaries, and extensive benefits including private medical cover and a robust pension plan, all while making a meaningful impact on the next generation of drivers. With opportunities for personal growth and a commitment to diversity, Ocado is the perfect place for those looking to thrive in their careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
