Operations Manager

at  XPO

LOGISTICS DONE DIFFERENTLY.

Is operating effectively in a warehouse environment one of your strengths? Is ensuring you run a safe and efficient operation a day-to-day occurrence for you? Do you find building strong and sustainable relationships with stakeholders a habit? If so, we are looking for a Operations Manager to join us, on a full time, permanent basis, to be based out of the Carlisle site managing our Crown contract.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED AT XPO:

• Experience of warehouse management
• Managing 30 plus headcount
• Manufacturing experience preferable
• Health and Safety experience essential
• Training and development experience essential
• 3PL knowledge essential
• Budgetary experience essential
• Have strong people skills essential.
• Client management experience essential
• Experience of unionised site essential
• Transport knowledge preferable
• SAP knowledge preferable
  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.
  XPO is a leading provider of world-class 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 XPO a great place to work.
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed

• Liaising with external hauliers to maximise outbound schedule.
• Liaising with client’s health and safety team
• Liaising with other on-site contractors
• Responsibility for Administration of outbound and inbound
• Operation includes prepping materials at front end of manufacturing.
• The training and development of current team will be a major focus.
• Looking at potential for continuous improvement on the site