Operations Manager

The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing operational processes to ensure the effective flow of goods into, through and out of the warehouse to the point of delivery. Management of Commercial Vehicle Fleet and drivers. Transport and H&S Compliance. Ensure customer service levels meet company KPI's with an active interface between operations, customer service, telesales and sales. Maintain focus on quality management systems and lean principles to ensure Bunzl remains an efficient, low cost operator., · Continuously assess warehouse and driver team members against identified performance criteria and KPIs

· Manage, support and coach operational staff and drivers

· Maintain fleet operations in line with legal requirements and Bunzl compliance processes

· Maintain Bunzl EHS policies and procedures

· Manage workplace and equipment in line with legal requirements and Bunzl EHS policies

· Ensure that branch operational costs are maintained within budget

· Management of branch facility - Manage maintenance and contractors within budget expectations and ensure that the working environment complies with all health, safety and fire regulations

· Ensure that there is an active interface between Operations, Customer Service, and Sales

· Effective team management

· Experience of successful warehouse management

· Experience of managing a Commercial Vehicle Fleet and drivers

§ OLAT / CPC beneficial

· Experience of a high volume, high service, distribution industry

· IOSH preferred or similar H&S qualified

· Effective leadership and coach to wider Operations Managers

· Transferrable skills from a Distribution / FM background advantageous

· Counterbalance / Aisle Master Forklift licence advantageous

At Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies, we are committed to focusing our employment procedures and practices on maximising the potential of each individual. We believe that this is best achieved by developing our employees' talents while recognising their different cultures, perspectives and experiences. To support this we have internal networks to promote inclusion and diversity - Inspiring Women in Bunzl and Inspiring Ethnicity in Bunzl.

We also have an established team called The Culture Club that helps to embrace the Company's 5 core values - Collaborative, Customer Focussed, Pioneering, Sustainable and Devoted. The local teams arrange activities to mark important dates each month.
If you're ready to work in a team environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies is the UK's leading supplier of janitorial, cleaning, and hygiene products. As part of the Bunzl plc, we are one of the fastest-growing international distribution and outsourcing groups, we're able to provide our customers with the most cost-effective and competitively priced solutions for their cleaning and hygiene needs, in addition to the very best in customer service and market leading sustainable solutions.

· 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

§ with an option of buying up to 5 days extra per year

· Company sick pay

· Bunzl Save as you Earn Sharesave Scheme

· Free Life Assurance

· Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

· Quarterly and annual bonus schemes

· Comprehensive Learning and Development package

· Career development and advancement opportunities

· Bunzl Personal Pension Plan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Complete range of personal benefits including discounted Gym membership, High Street discounts, Theme Park discounts, Cycle to work scheme, Cinema discounts etc.

· Long Service Award Scheme

· One day's paid time off per annum to undertake voluntary work