Culina Group

Logistics

OperationsController

£35–35k Chesterfield, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for entry candidates.

The Brief

“Operations Controller at Culina Group. Skills: Warehouse operations, Schedule management, Process improvement. Manage outbound schedule. Meet collection times”

Industry & Context.

Logistics
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

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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