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Head of Operations (Nights)
Upto c£70k + Bonus + Benefits
Oxfordshire


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Our client is a leading Non-Food FMCG Distributor who is currently recruiting for a Head of Operations to manage the night shift at their state of the art site in Didcot, Oxfordshire on a Monday - Friday basis (2200hrs – 0600hrs).
Reporting into the Operations Director and with Direct Reports across Shift Managers and Supervisors, you will manage a team of c60FTEs and be expected to manage the operation and improve operational efficiencies through Continuous Improvement.


Key Accountabilities as Head of Operartions (Nights):




*As the business expert, provide leadership to all optional areas of the distribution centre through to despatched orders.
*Lead and manage all site functions which include health and safety and fire protocols.
*Establish and ensure the correct processes, procedures and systems are adhered to ensure the workflow in the distribution centre is maintained at all times.
*Operational lead, work in tandem with IT and WMS teams to ensure all functions deliver the required end results in maintaining stock and process integrity.
*Deliver all required results across multiple systems and processes (Billing runs and order releasing)
*Plan, forecast and report performance, analyse data to highlight trends and plan improvements and opportunities. Able to provide thought leadership and influence strategic and operational direction of function and drive change.
*Lead and co-ordinate all training for all team members at each operational area ensuring best practice is followed at all times. Ensure skills are up to date and fully utilised.
*Work alongside all operations managers to ensure all aspects of individual manager requirements are met.
*Lead and engage a team. Identify and nurture talent, effective performance management and creating an environment where others are engaged and empowered to deliver at their best. Working alongside individual operational management functions (departmental)
*Active collaboration with the entire operations management team to achieve sustainable improvements in service, efficiency and cost reduction across the distribution centre. Acting as a senior member of the operations management team to role model desired company behaviours and strategic pillars for night shift functions.
*Attend regular meetings and actively collaborate with all levels of the business including the Director of Operations to ensure daily objectives are delivered.
*Working across all sites, have a flexible approach work and order demands, opening and closing sites to deliver operational needs.


The Ideal Person for the Head of Operations (Nights) role:


*Significant expertise and proven experience of Operations Management
*Demonstration of delivering significant process improvements throughout all areas of an operation through analytical and strategic thinking.
*Proven ability to lead multi-site functions and operational areas.
*First class systems and process knowledge
*Extensive knowledge of a WMS applications.
*Experience of relationship management with 3PL partners building effective working relationships.
*Proven people management experience and leading multi-functional teams.
*Decisive decision making and site leadership.


Apply now for immediate consideration.


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