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Freight Operations Manager - Contract

Freight Personnel
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Salford, Greater Manchester M6 5UJ, England

Salary

£40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Employee Assistance
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  • A leading Freight and Logistics supply chain company is seeking a Freight Operations Manager for their Salford location on a temporary, ongoing basis.
  • The role requires overseeing daily operations, managing a team of 5, and implementing operational strategies to enhance productivity.
  • Candidates should have proven experience as an Operations Manager in a relevant role, with knowledge of the Cargowise operating system considered an advantage.
  • The position offers a salary of approximately £40,000, along with 25 days of holiday, life assurance, and a hybrid working model.
  • Applicants must have strong leadership skills and the ability to manage resources efficiently, with a focus on compliance and operational performance.


Our client is a leading Freight and Logistics supply chain company. We now have an urgent requirement for a Freight Operations Manager to join the team in the Salford location

* Temporary - on an ongoing basis
* Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week
* Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office, 2 from home
* Based in Salford, Manchester

Purpose of Role:

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee our daily operations and ensure smooth the running of the freight business. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing staff, implementing operational strategies, and maintaining efficiency.

Roles & Responsibilities

* Supervise and lead a team of 5 Freight forwarding employees to achieve operational goals
* Develop and implement operational procedure to enhance productivity
* Monitor an improve operational performance
* Mange resources effectively to meet operational requirements
* Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations
* Identity areas for improvement and implement solutions
* Liaise with other departments to streamline operations
* Build excellent internal relationships with Managers at all levels, understanding the dynamics between all departments.
* Any reasonable additional duties requested or delegated by your manager

Experience required

* Proven experience in supervising and leading a freight forwarding team
* Proven working experience as an Operations Manager in a relevant role
* Knowledge of Cargowise operating system would be an advantage
* Market knowledge
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate staff
* Ability to manage resources efficiently
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Knowledge of operations procedures and best practice

Package and Benefits

* Salary Circa £40,000
* 25 days holiday plus the bank holidays, additional merit day at 5,10 & 15 years (capped at 28)
* Life assurance x 2
* Auto enrol pension
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free Parking
* Hybrid working 2 days a week from home

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