Are you looking for a challenge and enjoying working in a fast-paced environment? Do you thrive on driving continuous improvement? Would you like to work in our state-of-the-art digital distribution center, in Sherburn?
We have the perfect opportunity for you!
Here at GXO Logistics, we’re looking for a Head of Operations to provide expert leadership and direction across our operation, ensuring a high-quality and safe service is delivered to all our customers. Supporting with different contract at our multi-user site, you’ll be responsible for preparing and managing the warehouse budget and business plans, whilst supporting and managing the development of your team.
Joining us on a permanent, full-time contact based in Sherburn in Elmet, your working hours will be Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00, however, some flexibility may be required.
Pay, benefits and more:
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £65,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as the option to purchase additional days. You’ll also have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
Set individual safety objectives for all members of the team and ensure that the site’s safety performance is met- Produce and review forecasts with the customer in line with business performance
- Utilise labour and other resources to effectively manage the overall warehouse operation, monitoring financial performance and identifying cost-saving initiatives
- Defining, compiling & analysing agreed KPI information to ensure optimal efficiency & performance of the warehouse operation
- Managing shift managers and reports through effective delegation, objective setting and monitoring of their performance and workload
What you need to succeed at GXO:
Proven successful warehouse management and transport operations experience is essential- Strong team management and coaching skills, coupled with the ability to drive and implement change
- Demonstrable track record of managing an operation through objective setting, including the establishment and monitoring of KPI’s and managing budgets and monitoring actual against budget
- Experience working with internal and external customers, with the ability to influence stakeholders
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
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