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Additional Information

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.

• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.

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Company Description

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Transport Logistics division– as one of the UK's most trusted transport specialists, we deliver flexible transport solutions backed by our nationwide network, industry-leading expertise and innovative technology. Our teams provide reliable, efficient and responsive services that help customers keep products moving and businesses growing.

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Life in this role

As part of our, Transport Logistics division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Operations Manager.

Salary: £40,000-£43,000, depending on experience

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00-17:00

Reporting directly to your General Manager, the role of the Operations Manager is to oversee, manage and monitor the daily activities of the team to ensure your area runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key Duties of an Operations Manager:

• Oversee, manage and monitor the daily activities of the team within your area.
• Develop, train and support your team to ensure they meet the high standard expected.
• Keep up to date with all relevant legislation and ensure that regulations, policies and procedures are followed at all times by you and your team eg. WTD, SSW’s
• Ensure the team are aware of their responsibilities in relation to health and safety legislation, data protection and other relevant policies.
• Analyse the operations of the department to identify bottlenecks and suggest strategies for improvements.
• Make decisions in the best interests of the Company and for clients and where these decisions cannot be made, escalate the issue immediately to your line manager.
• Delegate effectively by understanding and tapping into the strengths of your team members.
• Work closely with other teams to explore ways to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Lead by example.
• Attend any required training and organise relevant training for the development of your team.
• Working with the General Manager to determine values and mission for the department.
• Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures.
• Promoting a company culture that encourages high morale and top performance.
• Overseeing daily, weekly and monthly reporting, planning and targets.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Identifying and addressing problems and opportunities for the Company.
• Encouraging employee communication with the management team.
• Establishing a culture of continuous business improvement
• Day to day management of the operations team.
• Staying up to date with technological changes within the industry and passing this knowledge on to your colleagues.
• Minimising operation expenditure within the business wherever possible.
• Advising on issues relating to operational functions and keeping abreast of latest developments to ensure that the Company maintains its competitive position.
• Always set a personal example with respect to health and safety.
• Any other duties which might reasonably be requested in association with this role in order to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

What you’ll need ...

• Previous Operational management experience.
• Ability to motivate, manage and lead a team.
• Ability to question, challenge and improve existing processes.
• Establish effective working relationships across sites.
• Relevant industry experience.
• Be able to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise with a calm and flexible approach.
• Enthusiasm to learn and to progress through experience and training.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.

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