A.P. Moller - Maersk
Operations Manager
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Operations Manager – Warehousing & Logistics
Location: Doncaster, United Kingdom
About the Role
At Maersk, our ambition is to become the global expert in integrated logistics, creating end-to-end solutions that simplify trade. We’re entrepreneurs at heart—driven by innovation, collaborative diversity, and a commitment to constant improvement.
Join our global family and contribute to an organisation that handles 20% of global trade daily, prioritising Our Employees among our core values. Diversity in all its forms fuels our strength, enabling high-performance teams across cultures and geographies.
This opportunity is based in the Doncaster area, UK.
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Operations Manager with a passion for warehousing and logistics? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and believe in fostering strong employee value? If so, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t meet every listed criterion. Explain how you’d add value to the team.
Key Responsibilities
As Operations Manager, you will:
- Lead the site management team, overseeing all operational activities within the warehouse.
- Influence financial performance, health and safety, and customer satisfaction while ensuring clear communication.
- Include additional duties relevant to your skills and experience.
Core Duties:
- Safety Leadership:
- Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance, aligning operations with Maersk procedures and legislation.
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Performance & Efficiency:
- Set, meet, and exceed KPIs in safety, quality, and productivity, identifying ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
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Team Management:
- Lead, coach, and develop the team to meet productivity targets while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
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Customer & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Foster strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to align performance with agreed quality and service standards.
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Financial Oversight:
- Support budget setting and adherence, contributing to the site’s financial success.
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Resource Management:
- Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet customer and business demands.
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Operations Coordination:
- Oversee inbound, outbound, and internal stock movements, resolving issues promptly.
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Compliance & Logistics:
- Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly compliance for goods movement, collaborating with key stakeholders.
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Strategic Improvement:
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site success. Work with internal teams to identify gains.
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Learning & Development:
- Demonstrate personnel management expertise, including handling absenteeism, disciplinary matters, and grievances.
- Showcase a commitment to ongoing personal development.
About You
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Minimum Requirements:
- Proven experience in managing warehouse operations.
- In-depth knowledge of supply chain and logistics processes.
- Extensive experience in adhering to HSE standards.
- Proven ability to manage and develop teams.
- KPI and budgetary responsibility experience.
- Exceptional verbal, numerical, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Technologies (including Warehouse Management Systems).
- Background in customer-facing roles able to engage at all organisational levels.
- Ability to build partnerships and collaborate with colleagues, contractors, and third parties.
Preferred Requirements:
- Knowledge of bonded warehouses and customs processes.
- IOSH or NEBOSH certification.
- International Transport Manager CPC qualification.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Maersk is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where varied perspectives thrive. We celebrate differences—of background, thought, capability, and culture—and firmly believe they drive innovation and success. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
If you experience any accessibility challenges during the application or hiring process, please email accommodationrequests@maersk.com for support. We’re committed to adapting our processes to suit your needs.
Apply now and help shape the future of sustainable global trade!
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