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Transport Operations Manager

Menzies Distribution are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our team in Wakefield. We’re looking for someone with a smart approach and previous people management skills, who will be able to blend in to a small ‘in plant’ team to successfully manage the operation of the contract.

The Details:

£50,000.00 Per Annum / £20.03 Per Hour
Sunday to Wednesday Days
06:00-18:00 / 45 Hour working week
20 Days Per Annum
Monthly Pay
Operations Manager Duties:

Maintain a safe working environment which complies with all aspects of the Company H&S policy
Accountability for the management and supervision of the dispatch operation.
Effective leadership and management developing best practice across areas of responsibility.
Manage, support and develop the operational team through continuous improvement and proactive communication.
Ensure the performance of the operation exceeds customer expectations in line with recognised contract KPI’s.
Liaise, support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers
Partly Responsible for compliance including H&S and Standard Operating Procedures, including accident investigation and route cause analysis.
Assist the Regional Manager in ensuring all operational performance standards are met, monitored and maintained in accordance with contractual service level agreements
Line management responsibility for the relevant Human Resources Policies and practices such as recruitment, development, absence management, performance management etc
Undertaking reviews as necessary and giving feedback on any performance or time keeping issues etc, undertaking action as necessary.
Plan and arrange for the training and development of operational staff, including upholding highest standards of H&S ensuring all inductions and regular training is complete and logged.
Ensure and monitor effective use of driver and vehicle resources, being proactive in achieving fuel efficiency and improved MPG
Maintain a safe working environment which complies with all aspects of the Company H&S policy
Accountability for the management and supervision of the dispatch operation.
Effective leadership and management developing best practice across areas of responsibility.
Manage, support and develop the operational team through continuous improvement and proactive communication.
Ensure the performance of the operation exceeds customer expectations in line with recognised contract KPI’s.
Liaise, support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers
Partly Responsible for compliance including H&S and Standard Operating Procedures, including accident investigation and route cause analysis.
Assist the Regional Manager in ensuring all operational performance standards are met, monitored and maintained in accordance with contractual service level agreements
Line management responsibility for the relevant Human Resources Policies and practices such as recruitment, development, absence management, performance management etc
Undertaking reviews as necessary and giving feedback on any performance or time keeping issues etc, undertaking action as necessary.
Plan and arrange for the training and development of operational staff, including upholding highest standards of H&S ensuring all inductions and regular training is complete and logged.
Ensure and monitor effective use of driver and vehicle resources, being proactive in achieving fuel efficiency and improved MPG
Operations Manager Requirements:

‘Right To Work’ in the UK
Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation.
Knowledge of Health & Safety.
Able to manage, motivate and develop people
Budget management
Project management
KPI development and measurement
Ability to plan and organise effectively to meet deadlines
Ability to use and understand computerised systems including TMS and WMS systems
High level of accuracy and numeracy, keen eye for detail
Transport management experience
Benefits

Pension Scheme
Cycle2Work scheme
Employee Assistance Program
SPIRIT Awards - Peer to Peer recognition
INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.  

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate