Warehouse Operations Manager

Logistics done differently.

We are currently looking to recruit a proactive Operations Manager to join our team at our Hatfield Regional Distribution centre. Our Hatfield site employees over 400 colleagues across the Fresh Milk and Pallet operation within the warehouse and the role will play a key part in the site’s Senior Leadership Team.

Pay, benefits and more:

The salary on offer will be up to £55,000. We also offer 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a salary sacrifice car scheme, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other benefits.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead, coach, manage & develop the day shift management team
• Communicate & deliver business goals, prioritising goals & activities as necessary
• Ensure compliance with company, customer & legal standards
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal & external
• Proactively participates in strategic projects
• Responsible for daily labour planning
• Ensures compliance with delivery agreements from the production sites
• Participates in projects, courses and other development activities.
  

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Experience of warehouse management, preferably within a FMCG environment
• Managing a large team and Operation
  • Manufacturing experience preferable
  • Health and Safety experience essential
  • Training and development experience essential
  • 3PL knowledge essential
  • Budgetary experience essential
  • Have strong people skills essential.
  • Client management experience essential
  • Experience of unionised site essential
  • Transport knowledge preferable
  • Communicate effectively at all levels
    
    

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 doesn’t 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 don’t hesitate to let us know.



XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.



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