Operations Manager

We are Caraway Recruitment, a dynamic company specializing in connecting talented professionals with outstanding career opportunities. With a dedicated team committed to excellence, we pride ourselves on fostering growth, innovation, and a supportive work environment.

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.
We are currently seeking an Operations Manager to join our team. If you are driven to lead and eager to contribute to a thriving company, we encourage you to apply and be part of our exciting journey.

The Role
You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the operation, making sure the right people and resources are in place and that customer deliveries go out safely, efficiently and on time.

It's a varied role covering transport, pallet movements, multi-drop deliveries, people, costs and service. You'll need to be someone who can see the bigger picture but is equally comfortable getting involved when things don't go to plan.

Key responsibilities include:
Managing the day-to-day running of a busy pallet and multi-drop operation
Making sure daily workloads, routes and resources are planned effectively
Keeping the different parts of the operation working together
Managing and developing managers, supervisors and operational teams
Keeping a close eye on service, productivity, fleet performance and costs
Making sure customers receive the level of service they expect
Managing budgets and identifying areas where costs or efficiency can be improved
Ensuring the operation remains compliant and runs safely
Dealing with operational issues as they happen and finding practical solutions
Looking for ways to improve how the site operates rather than accepting “that's how we've always done it”
Creating a positive working environment where people know what's expected of them

About You
We're looking for someone who has:
Experience managing a busy logistics, pallet, transport or distribution operation
Ideally worked within a pallet network, multi-drop or similar fast-paced environment
Strong people management experience and the confidence to lead from the front
A good understanding of transport planning, routing and fleet utilisation
Commercial awareness and experience managing costs and budgets
The ability to make decisions and keep things moving when the pressure is on
Strong communication and organisational skills
A practical approach to solving problems and improving performance
A genuine interest in developing people and getting the best out of a team
A Transport Manager CPC would be useful, but we're equally interested in candidates with strong operational experience and a good understanding of running this type of environment.

The Package
The salary for the role is up to £55,000 per annum, alongside a wider benefits package and the opportunity to join an established business with plenty happening across the operation.

This would suit an experienced Operations Manager who enjoys a busy environment, likes being close to the operation and isn't afraid to roll their sleeves up when needed.
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Caraway Recruitment - specialist recruitment for logistics and operations professionals.