Operations Manager - Westbury Inbound Logistics

Are you ready to lead a high-performing team and shape the future of a milk collection transport operation at Arla in Westbury, Wiltshire?

Would you like to join us and take ownership of a critical function that ensures seamless logistics operation across the South West of the UK?. This is your opportunity to lead the depot operational team, drive innovation, and lead a team that keeps our milk collection operation moving efficiently every day.

How you will make an impact

The successful candidate will be an integral part of our Inbound Logistics team,  overseeing the running of our milk collection operation at our Westbury depot. Managing a team of 75 staff, 3 team leaders, a driver trainer and a transport coordinator, we are looking for somebody with a strong proven track record of people management and somebody who is passionate about the development of inbound logistics strategies and business plans.

• Responsible for and managing the operations budget for the transport centre of around £11million per annum.
• Management of the collection of around 390 million litres of milk per annum from 300 farms and delivery to destinations around the UK.
• Responsible for building a people focused safety culture at the depot, whilst ensuring excellent service levels.
• Responsible for forecast, quality, risk and resource optimisation in the transport department.
• Creates and ensures cooperation with key stakeholders – dairies, farmer owners, member relations and inbound logistics peers.

What will make you successful

We are looking for a proven, resilient leader with a proven track record in transport operations, planning and logistics. You will combine technical expertise with excellent communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement. Somebody who can can demonstrate the ability to lead a large team within a high paced, agile fresh operation.

To succeed in this role, you will have a minimum 5 years of experience within management preferably from a logistics or transport company, experience with leading milk collection transport operations is an advantage. A CPC qualification is required.

What do we offer?

We’re committed to your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, 26 days holiday, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and flexible benefits. At our Leeds Head office, you’ll join a collaborative team in a market-leading company that values sustainability and innovation. Expect a steep learning curve, plenty of challenges, and colleagues who will support and cheer you on.

Would you like to join us?

If you want to make an impact and help shape the future of logistics at Arla, apply as soon as possible. We process applications on a continuous basis and will close the recruitment once the right candidate is found.

For additional information, please reach out to  Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at [email protected]

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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