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Loom Talent are delighted to be partnering again with a key client on the recruitment of a Depot Operations Manager in St. Albans, Hertfordshire.
Our client are leader in contract logistics who continue to expand their customer base across the UK.
Key Responsibilities of the Depot Operations Manager:
- People-Centric Leadership: Lead and inspire a dedicated team to reach their full potential. Your focus on the well-being and development of your staff will be the cornerstone of success whilst having a continuous improvement mindset.
- Health & Safety: Uphold rigorous health and safety standards, fostering a culture of safety awareness throughout the warehouse and distribution arm of the business.
- Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing and new site standardisation.
- WMS & ERP Expertise: Utilise your experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Business Systems to drive operational efficiency. Familiarity with WMS & ERP implementations is a definite plus.
- Customer & Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the seamless flow of goods from the warehouse to the end customer.
Key Candidate Requirements:
- Have a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background - Essential.
- Have a minimum of 3+ year's experience at a Warehouse Manager / Depot Operations Manager / Senior Operations Manager or General Manager level - Essential.
- Have managed teams beyond 30-100+ employees through direct managerial reports - Essential.
- A working knowledge of WMS / ERP systems - Essential.
- Exceptional people management and leadership skills - Essential.
- An understanding of Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Methodology - Advantageous.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities - Essential.
- Commutable to St. Albans for 5 days per week - Essential.
Salary & Benefits Package:
- Salary - £55,000 to £65,000 (Dependant on experience).
- Company Holidays.
- Company Pension Contributions.
- Plus additional company benefits.
- Lots of opportunity for progression.
