Operations Manager (364932)

Are you a Shift Manager looking for that next step in your career? Perhaps you are already an Operations Manager looking for that next challenge?

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join our team in Banbury, supporting our customer The Entertainer. As an operations manager you will work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the customer’s objectives whilst supporting GXO’s interest and values while ensuring health and safety requirements are met at all times.

This is a full time, permanent position, predominately working Monday to Friday, 08:00 till 16:30 however, we do ask for some flexibility, this is logistics after all.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £47,000.00 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Ensure that the customer needs are fully understood and translated into effective operational plans 
• Establish a positive working relationship with the customer and all associated functions, product teams, transport providers, IT systems, quality and other service departments and resolve problems to the benefit of the business 
• Aid in the management and planning of the people resource ensuring that the correct level of resource is available to manage the specific peaks for the whole operation 
• Review operational performance with a view to providing a culture of continuous improvement 

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• IOSH Managing Safely qualification would be advantageous
• Previous experience in Continuous Improvement is essential
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Demonstrate experience in a fast moving retail logistic operation

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain 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 GXO a great place to work.

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