Company: FREIGHTSERVE RECRUITMENT
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £40000 - £45000/annum
Freightserve recruitment are looking for an Operations Manager for a well-established niche sector Freight company. The company is based in the Colnbrook area.
Overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Operations Manager to oversee and optimize their logistics operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a dynamic team, ensuring accurate and efficient shipment processing. The Operations Manager will play a crucial role in streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards of service in the transportation and logistics industry.
Responsibilities:-
Team Management:
Lead and oversee the courier, mail, art and freight operation at the Heathrow warehouse.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
Develop training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
Route Optimization:
Liaising with the driver controller and driving team on a daily basis.
Collaborate with the planning team to enhance route efficiency.
Monitor and adjust routes to accommodate changes in demand or unexpected events
1. Driver Management:
* Support the driver controller identifying problem routes / problem drivers.
* Manage driver schedules to ensure operational efficiency in processing shipments.
* Resolve issues and conflicts in a timely and effective manner.
2. Quality Control:
* Establish and maintain quality control measures for shipments.
* Monitor and enforce adherence to standard operating procedures.
* Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workflows, output rates and minimising processing errors.
3. Warehouse:
* Oversee inventory levels and warehouse organization.
* Maintain a safe working environment and ensure adherence to Health and Safety procedures in the warehouse.
4. Art Team, Remail and Customer Service:
* Collaborate with the Art and customer service team to address client inquiries and concerns.
* Liaise daily with both teams and resolve issues promptly to maintain positive client relationships.
* Ensure packing runs are managed efficiently and art shipments are held / released for shipping according to payment (schedules).
* Ensure that remail is processed daily and dispatched daily according to schedule.
5. Cost Management:
* Monitor and control operational costs within budgetary constraints.
* Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement efficiency measures.
* Meet with courier and freight suppliers for service level and price negotiations.
6. Compliance and Regulation:
* Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and industry standards.
* Keep abreast of changes in regulations and implement necessary adjustments.
* Work closely with legal and regulatory affairs to mitigate risks.
Skills Required:-
Proficient with Microsoft Suite
Excellent interpersonal skills and team player
Problem solving and critical thinking
Qualifications:
* Education to A level or equivalent as a minimum.
* Proven experience in logistics and operations management.
* Certified knowledge of import and export customs procedures and compliance.
* Experience in liaising with relevant HMRC departments.
* Certified knowledge of Dangerous Goods by Air, Sea and Road.
* Forklift licence.
Hours: Monday - Friday 10.30 - 19.30
As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry