Operations Controller at Culina Group

Harworth, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

34260.0

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Warehouse management systems, RF kit, Excel, Outlook, Scheduling, Problem solving, Communication, Time management, Attention to detail, Logistics, Teamwork, Interpersonal skills

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Company Description Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! Job Description Supporting our e‑fulfilment operation for a well-known recognised brand. The site will handle the movement of customer‑specific products, including beers, wines and spirits, within a fast‑paced warehouse environment. As Operations Controller (Flow Controller) you will contribute to the success of the site by supporting the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring that all schedules for inbound receipts and outbound Volumes are run efficiently, liaising with warehouse operatives, Shift Supervisors and Shift Managers to maintain a smooth flow of work throughout the shift. Working hours: 4 on 4 off days, 06:00 - 18:00 Salary: Up to £34,260 per annum DOE Key Duties of a Operations Controller: Efficiently managing the outbound schedule to ensure collection times are met. Issuing instructions through the Supervisors and Team Leaders to maintain a smooth flow of outbound work, ensuring all orders are completed on time and in full. Being the initial point of contact from gatehouse following vehicle arrival to site. Communicating issues to Shift Manager in a timely manner to minimise disruption to the schedule. Participating as an active member of the operations team, and to offer suggestions for solving problems, improving efficiency, customer and quality focus. Maintaining good communication with the customer to ensure late collections and delivery failures are avoided. Producing a thorough, detailed handover to the following shift highlighting potential issues, reminders and current state of play. Qualifications Ability to prioritise work based on scheduling and available resources. Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail. Must be a team player who can work on their own initiative. Able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of on-site systems. Able to work to tight deadlines. Experience and good working knowledge of WMS and RF kit. PC Literate in Excel and Outlook. Should demonstrate the drive and desire to progress. Must be flexible in approach to work and shift patterns to cover for absence. Be able to demonstrate a courteous and professional attitude towards customers and third-party hauliers. Should have good oral and written communication skills. Excellent time management skills and ability to solve problems. Strong interpersonal, conciliation skills and the capacity to network with suppliers, hauliers and customers. Additional Information As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave – Holiday entitlement of 20 days inclusive of bank holidays Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings! If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!

Responsibilities

The Operations Controller manages the daily flow of warehouse operations, ensuring inbound and outbound schedules are met efficiently. They act as the primary point of contact for vehicle arrivals and coordinate with supervisors to maintain smooth workflow.