Senior Operations Manager

Company description:

XPO, Inc

Job description:

Logistics done differently.

Our business is growing, and as such we are on the search for a career driven Senior Operations Manager based at our site in Bury St Edmunds. The successful candidate will be an experienced people manager within a transport/logistics background. If this is you, we would love to show you this exteremly exciting opportunity.

Pay, benefits and more:

Were looking to offer a salary of up to £52,000 per annum with car allowance. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. Youll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension , private healthcare and dental cover and many other perks.

What youll do on a typical day:

• To manage the performance of the operational teams on site across all shifts, and to ensure behavioural standards are met at all times
• To oversee the strategic planning of site operations and service delivery to ensure that KPI levels are maintained in line with the appropriate cost base
• To monitor and ensure compliance with all XPO processes and policies
• To lead a safety culture on site and actively participate in all QSHE meetings and initiatives.
• To foster an effective working relationship with all colleagues and representatives on site
• To provide leadership and development opportunities for those colleagues that wish to further their career within XPO
• To be accountable for service and operational expenditure across Transport & Warehouse functions
• To effectively deputise for the Site Manager when required

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Essential - Managerialexperience within the transport / logistics sector

• Essential - Strong people management skills

• Essential - High attention to detail - process driven

• Essential -Transport / logistics compliance and H&S knowledge.

• Essential: Financial understanding - awareness of cost control/cost drivers

• Essential - Excellent communication skills at all levels

• Essential: Self motivated but also works well within a team.

Be part of something big.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesnt precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please dont hesitate to let us know.

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