XPO Logistics
DLM | Operations Manager Nights | Bury St Edmunds | LTL | Replacement
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DLM | Operations Manager Nights | Bury St Edmunds | LTL | Replacement
Logistics done differently.
Our business is growing, and as such we are on the search for a career driven Operations Manager for Nights based at our site in Bury St Edmunds. The successful candidate will be an experienced people manager within a transport/logistics background. If this is you, we would love to show you this extremely exciting opportunity.
This is a high-profile leadership role where you’ll shape the culture, drive performance, build strong customer relationships and ensure the site delivers safely, efficiently and in line with our contractual commitments. If you thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment and enjoy leading large teams to success, this could be the next big step in your career.
Pay, Benefits And More
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £47,500 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, private healthcare and dental cover and many other perks.
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What You’ll Do On a Typical Day
- To manage the performance of the operational teams on site across all shifts, and to ensure behavioral standards are met at all times
- To monitor and ensure compliance with all XPO processes and policies
- To lead a safety culture on site and actively participate in all QSHE meetings and initiatives.
- To foster an effective working relationship with all colleagues and representatives on site
- To provide leadership and development opportunities for those colleagues that wish to further their career within XPO
- To be accountable for service and operational expenditure across Transport & Warehouse functions
What You Need To Succeed At XPO
Essential
- Managerial experience within the transport / logistics sector
- Strong people management skills
- High attention to detail - process driven
- Transport / logistics compliance and H&S knowledge.
- Financial understanding - awareness of cost control/cost drivers
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Self-motivated but also works well within a team.
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We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
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