DPD Group UK
logistics
OperationsManager
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“Operations Manager at DPD Group UK. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. 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”
What You'll Achieve.
achieve outstanding service to our customers; achieve challenging objectives around Cost, Health & Safety, Security, Productivity and Transport
Industry & Context.
ability to analyse data in order to identify improvements and successfully implement change
required to cover any 5 shifts, which could include some weekend working, A full UK driving licence is essential
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
extensive experience in logistics, warehouse or distribution industries, 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, A full UK driving licence is essential
What You'll Do.
oversees the smooth running of our operation
helping your Depot to achieve outstanding service to our customers but also achieve challenging objectives around Cost
Productivity and Transport
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; managing and motivating high performing operational teams
Communication Scope
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to 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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