Interim Depot Operations Manager (6 Months)

The Interim Depot Operations Manager will oversee the daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient management of warehouse and distribution activities. This role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment.

Client Details

Our client is a leading provider of logistics services.

Description

Based at our clients operation in North London, the Interim Depot Operations Manager will lead and manage the day-to-day Warehouse and Inventory operations team and 3rd party relationship for Transport. Reporting in to the General Manager you will be responsible for leading an inclusive culture, built on trust and high performance whilst also meeting legal, KPI and budgetary targets. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing a genuine and authentic leadership for the operations team.
• Influencing, managing and maintaining internal and external relationships across a variety of stakeholders, including Union partnerships.
• Delivering continuous improvement to KPI performance, understanding the business and cost implications of decisions made.
• Responsible for the day-to-day people management of direct reports, as well as talent spotting, driving development and succession planning.
• Day-to-day risk management and compliance, operating within legislation, policy and process in all matters ranging from people management to HSE.
• Identifying operations efficiencies and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring that the customer is at the centre of every decision-making process.
• Working closely with the planning team to identify key events and the operational capability of delivering these.
• Working with other senior managers to identify opportunities for further operational optimisation, understanding the balance between service and cost.
• Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and implement adjustments accordingly.

Profile

The successful Interim Operations Manager will live within a commuting distance of North London and be able to demonstrate the following experience:

• You must be IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE and willing to take on an initial 6 month assignment.
• Previous senior operational leadership within a fast paced warehousing operation.
• A warehousing expertise with an ability to lead, engage and inspire others in an inclusive way in order to deliver successful results.
• Someone who takes a positive approach in leading change, with a keen focus on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Previous experience working within a unionised environment and an understanding of the importance of building positive and mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders.
• Be able to demonstrate where you have built strong collaborative working relationships across a variety of levels.
• Confident in making critical time-pressured decisions in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Job Offer

A competitive day rate or fixed term contract equivalent will be offered to the successful candidate.