DPD Group UK

Logistics

OperationsManager

£45–65k ~AI est. Exeter, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Operations Manager at DPD Group UK. Skills: Operations management, Team motivation, Performance analysis. Oversee smooth running of operation. Achieve outstanding service to customers”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve outstanding service; Achieve challenging objectives

Industry & Context.

Logistics
Problems you'll solve

Analyse data; Implement change

Eligibility Requirements

Cover any 5 shifts, Include weekend working

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Extensive experience in logistics, Extensive experience in warehouse, Extensive experience in distribution, Ability to run fast-paced operation, Manage and motivate high performing teams, Experience monitoring performance, Ability to analyse data, Ability to implement change, Full UK driving licence

Nice to Have

Experience with innovative ways of working

What You'll Do.

Oversee smooth running of operation

Achieve outstanding service to customers

Achieve challenging objectives around Cost

Achieve challenging objectives around Health & Safety

Achieve challenging objectives around Security

Achieve challenging objectives around Productivity

Achieve challenging objectives around Transport

Follow Employee Relations processes

Improve overall support to operation

Concentrate on new ways of working

Concentrate on innovative ways of working

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Strengthen management team

Communication Scope

Influence strategy

Full Job Description

DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry. DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager to join and strengthen our highly experienced Depot management team. In this role you will be a crucial member of the management team who oversees the smooth running of our operation, helping your Depot to achieve outstanding service to our customers but also achieve challenging objectives around Cost, Health & Safety, Security, Productivity and Transport. Additionally you’ll also have accountability for;​ * Recruitment, development and retention of staff, ensuring all compliance and all Employee Relations processes are being followed * Managing P&L through effective planning and reporting. * Improving the overall support to the Operation whilst concentrating on new and innovative ways of working. ## Qualifications What we’re looking for​; * You will have extensive experience in logistics, warehouse or distribution industries. * You will have the ability to run a fast paced operation, managing and motivating high performing operational teams. * Experience of monitoring performance, with the ability to analyse data in order to identify improvements and successfully implement change. * Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence strategy. * Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability. * Our depots operate 365 days a year, therefore you will be required to cover any 5 shifts, which could include some weekend working. * ​A full UK driving li

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