Job Information
XPO, Inc. Senior Operations Manager in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
Requisition Id:
Business Unit: XPOE Transport
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, GB, IP28 6RX
Logistics done differently.
Our business is growing, and as such we are on the search for a career driven Senior Operations Manager based at our site in Bury St Edmunds. The successful candidate will be an experienced people manager within a transport/logistics background. If this is you, we would love to show you this exteremly exciting opportunity.
Pay, benefits and more:
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £52,000 per annum with car allowance. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension , private healthcare and dental cover and many other perks.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
To manage the performance of the operational teams on site across all shifts, and to ensure behavioural standards are met at all times
To oversee the strategic planning of site operations and service delivery to ensure that KPI levels are maintained in line with the appropriate cost base
To monitor and ensure compliance with all XPO processes and policies
To lead a safety culture on site and actively participate in all QSHE meetings and initiatives.
To foster an effective working relationship with all colleagues and representatives on site
To provide leadership and development opportunities for those colleagues that wish to further their career within XPO
To be accountable for service and operational expenditure across Transport & Warehouse functions
To effectively deputise for the Site Manager when required
What you need to succeed at XPO:
Essential - Managerial experience within the transport / logistics sector
Essential - Strong people management skills
Essential - High attention to detail - process driven
Essential - Transport / logistics compliance and H&S knowledge.
Essential: Financial understanding - awareness of cost control/cost drivers
Essential - Excellent communication skills at all levels
Essential: Self motivated but also works well within a team.
Be part of something big.
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.
Senior Operations Manager
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.