Operations Manager
Posted 5 hours ago by Merritt Recruitment
Location: Full-time, office-based near Doncaster
An exciting new leadership role has been created for an experienced Warehousing Operations Manager with a strong background in chemical warehousing. This role focuses on managing and developing a large warehouse facility that requires significant investment and optimisation. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Operations and play a pivotal role in enhancing the site’s operational efficiency and capacity.
Key Responsibilities:
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Warehouse Management: Oversee and manage all aspects of warehouse operations, ensuring that the facility is fully utilised and operating efficiently.
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Team Leadership: Lead a team of 4-5 direct reports, with plans for future team growth. Responsible for team building, personnel assessments, and training and development.
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Investment & Development: Identify opportunities for warehouse improvements, including facilities investment, streamlining processes, and exploring automation options.
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Strategic Site Development: Collaborate with the Project Management and support teams to drive site development and on-site services including chemical blending, mixing, and repackaging operations.
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Collaboration with Logistics: Work closely with the Logistics Manager to ensure seamless operations between warehousing and logistics.
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Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to HSE regulations, particularly concerning dangerous goods, solvents, LN2/CO2, and cold storage.
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Leadership & Decision Making: Display strong leadership and strategic thinking, managing both day-to-day operations and long-term development of the site.
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Stakeholder Management: Excellent interpersonal skills, ensuring a smooth working relationship with other managers and teams.
Requirements:
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Extensive experience in chemical warehousing operations is essential.
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Proven experience in team leadership and development, including personnel assessment and training.
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Strong knowledge of warehouse efficiencies, streamlining processes, automation, and making informed investment decisions.
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A solid understanding of health and safety, compliance and chemical handling and storage.
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Demonstrated ability to manage complex operations and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
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Strategic thinker with the ability to manage site development initiatives while maintaining operational excellence.
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You must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
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Full, clean driving license.
This is a leadership role offering significant scope for personal and professional development and growth as the site expands its capabilities and scale. There is a great salary and benefits package including pension. If you have the required experience in chemical warehousing and a passion for operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 322
- Job ID:
- 222422573
- Applications:
- Less than 10
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