Operations Manager

Are you a proven leader who thrives in a warehouse environment? Does motivating and developing a team come naturally to you? Would you like to put this experience to use with an ambitious and growing operation at the forefront of their industry? Then look no further!  

Here at GXO we’re currently looking for an OperationsManager to join us at our B&Q site in Blyth – S81 8PU. You will be responsible for managing the operational requirements within a fast-paced logistics environment, ensuring that the business surpasses customer expectations, efficiently and cost effectively.

This is a full time, permanent position. You’ll be working on an ‘any 5 from 7’ shift pattern and your hours of work will need to be flexible over both the days and afternoon shifts – this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of £42,000 - £47,000 per annum, depending upon experience. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll 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. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Day to day management of the operation, taking responsibility for all aspects of staff performance, including accuracy and process compliance
• Lead, coach and develop your team; responsible for all people processes during the lifecycle of an employee
• Identify areas of improvement within the relevant operational processes and manage operational constraints
• Control costs and embrace a culture of continuous improvement, constantly looking for cost saving initiatives
• Develop strong and trusting relationships with the customer, your team and other managers

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience at a minimum of Shift Manager level, within a large, fast-paced warehousing environment
• The ability to effectively lead, coach and develop your team, whilst identifying areas for development and recognising success
• Strong communication skills, engaging your team and developing relationships with other stakeholders, including the customer directly
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills, to support change management and continuous improvement on site

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. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.