Culina Group
Logistics
OperationsController
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“Operations Controller at Culina Group. Skills: Warehouse operations, Schedule management, Process improvement. Manage outbound schedule. Meet collection times”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
4 on 4 off, 6pm-6am shifts
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Similar fast-paced role experience, Prioritise work based on scheduling, PC literate in Word, PC literate in Excel, PC literate in Outlook, High level of attention to detail, Team player, Work on own initiative, In-depth knowledge of on-site systems, Experience with Autostore, Good working knowledge of Autostore, Experience with RF kit, Good working knowledge of RF kit, Courteous and professional attitude, Excellent time management skills, Ability to solve problems
What You'll Do.
Manage outbound schedule
Meet collection times
Issue instructions to staff
Maintain smooth flow of work
Control paperwork for vehicles
Act as point of contact for drivers
Communicate issues to Shift Managers
Minimise disruption to schedule
Participate as active member
Offer suggestions for solving problems
Improve customer focus
Improve quality focus
Maintain good communication with transport providers
Avoid late collections
Avoid delivery failures
Produce thorough handover
Highlight potential issues
Highlight current state of play
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Operations team
Communication Scope
Driver communication; Transport provider communication
Full Job Description
Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Controller to join our team at our Markham Vale site on a 9 month fixed term contract. Working hours: 4 on 4 off, 6pm-6am. Salary: £35,419 per annum. As the Operations Controller, you will contribute to the success of the site by supporting the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring that all schedules for inbound receipts and outbound loads are run efficiently. Responsibilities of the Operations Controller include: * Efficiently managing the outbound schedule to ensure collection and delivery times are met. * Issuing instructions to designated staff to maintain a smooth flow of inbound and outbound work. * Controlling paperwork for outbound vehicles, ensuring 100% accuracy. * Being the initial point of contact for all drivers arriving on site. * Communicating issues to Shift Managers in a timely manner to minimise disruption to the schedule. * Participating as an active member of the operations team, and to offer suggestions for solving problems, improving efficiency, customer and quality focus. * Maintaining good communication with transport providers to ensure late collections and delivery failures are avoided. * Producing a thorough, detailed handover to the following shift highlighting potential issues, reminders and current state of play. ## Qualifications * Proven experience within a similar fast-paced role. * Ability to prioritise work based on scheduling and available resources. * PC literate in Word, Excel and Outlook with the ability to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail. * Must be a team player who is capable of working on your own initiative. * Ab
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