At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead night operations, manage a team, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic distribution centre.
- Company: Strive Supply Chain, a top recruiter in logistics and operations management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £70k, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Join a collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising operations and leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in operations management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 70000 £ per year.
Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Night Operations Manager up to c£70k Bonus Benefits Oxfordshire. Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations. Our client is a leading Non-Food FMCG Distributor who is currently recruiting for a Night Operations Manager to manage the night shift at their state of the art site in Oxfordshire on a Monday - Friday basis (2200hrs 0600hrs).
Reporting into the Operations Director and with Direct Reports across Shift Managers and Supervisors, you will manage a team of c60 FTEs and be expected to manage the operation and improve operational efficiencies through Continuous Improvement.
Key Accountabilities as Night Operations Manager:
- As the business expert, provide leadership to all optional areas of the distribution centre through to despatched orders.
- Lead and manage all site functions which include health and safety and fire protocols.
- Establish and ensure the correct processes, procedures and systems are adhered to ensure the workflow in the distribution centre is maintained at all times.
- Operational lead, work in tandem with IT and WMS teams to ensure all functions deliver the required end results in maintaining stock and process integrity.
- Deliver all required results across multiple systems and processes (Billing runs and order releasing).
- Plan, forecast and report performance, analyse data to highlight trends and plan improvements and opportunities.
- Able to provide thought leadership and influence strategic and operational direction of function and drive change.
- Lead and co-ordinate all training for all team members at each operational area ensuring best practice is followed at all times.
- Ensure skills are up to date and fully utilised.
- Work alongside all operations managers to ensure all aspects of individual manager requirements are met.
- Lead and engage a team. Identify and nurture talent, effective performance management and creating an environment where others are engaged and empowered to deliver at their best.
- Active collaboration with the entire operations management team to achieve sustainable improvements in service, efficiency and cost reduction across the distribution centre.
- Acting as a senior member of the operations management team to role model desired company behaviours and strategic pillars for night shift functions.
- Attend regular meetings and actively collaborate with all levels of the business including the Director of Operations to ensure daily objectives are delivered.
- Working across all sites, have a flexible approach work and order demands, opening and closing sites to deliver operational needs.
The Ideal Person for the Night Operations Manager role:
- Significant expertise and proven experience of Operations Management.
- Demonstration of delivering significant process improvements throughout all areas of an operation through analytical and strategic thinking.
- Proven ability to lead multi-site functions and operational areas.
- First class systems and process knowledge.
- Extensive knowledge of WMS applications.
- Experience of relationship management with 3PL partners building effective working relationships.
- Proven people management experience and leading multi-functional teams.
- Decisive decision making and site leadership.
Apply now for immediate consideration.
Night Operations Manager employer: Strive Supply Chain services ltd
Strive Supply Chain is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Oxfordshire where innovation and operational excellence are at the forefront. As a Night Operations Manager, you will benefit from competitive remuneration, a supportive culture that prioritises employee growth, and the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility. With a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, Strive empowers its employees to drive meaningful change and achieve their professional aspirations.
Contact Details:
Strive Supply Chain services ltd Recruitment Team
