Operations Manager

Role overview

What you will do

• Lead and develop the workforce through an adaptive management style and by leading by example.
• Encourage collaboration through employee voice channels.
• Promote safe working and ensure safety, health and environmental responsibilities are part of the operation.
• Implement lean management and continuous improvement techniques to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Maintain a commercial and customer-focused approach to operational performance.

About you

• You have a strong track record of achievement in operational management within the relevant industry.
• You have delivered increased efficiencies, reduced costs and improved outcomes across operational areas.
• You have experience managing a dynamic team with a collaborative and inclusive management style.
• You have good project management experience involving value-added changes.
• You can develop strategies and plans to achieve strategic outcomes and influence the wider business.

Work environment

• The role operates in a depot and involves practical site-based situations and operational safety responsibilities.
• The recruitment process references working in safety shoes and responding to real site situations.

Benefits and development

• The employer offers competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme.
• Employees receive 25 days of annual leave with an option to buy or sell leave.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave are available.
• Employee support includes life assurance and critical illness pay.
• A wellbeing scheme provides access to GPs, counselling and health-related cash back.
• Financial support includes loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and education support.
• Discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme and ongoing training and development are available.

About EMR

Assessment process

• Applicants receive a link to a virtual assessment focused on real site situations after applying.