Operations Manager at Rhenus Logistics

Job Description:

Latest job information from Rhenus Logistics for the position of Operations Manager. If the Operations Manager vacancy in Cannock, Staffordshire matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Rhenus Logistics for the position of Operations Manager below matches your qualifications.

What You Can Expect:

What do we do?

Rhenus offers a great variety of different services: transport, transshipment and storage of goods and products as well as a comprising value-added services. Operating as part of a global group encompassing over 31,000 employees, you will have the opportunity to be part of a large family-owned group benefiting from a global network of diverse skills, services and resources.

Rhenus UK is experiencing an extended period of growth as a result of our continued business success and growth through acquisition. With locations spanning the UK the services we supply are vast from global air freight to local home delivery.

What we are looking for?

Our employees are at the heart of what we do and as Rhenus is geared toward nonstop growth. That opens up long-term prospects in a wide variety of functions-from logistics and project management to IT and finance and controlling.

Contributing your own ideas and solutions? That is your ticket to success in any of our business units. We love a problem-solving, no-fuss attitude, and we also encourage openness, fairness, teamwork and a collegial approach. Individual initiative and a can-do mindset are just as much a part of the Rhenus DNA as stability and farsightedness.

These are the qualities that keep us-and you-moving forward. If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you are looking to take on, then please contact us to find out more.

Role Purpose

Working within the Road division of the organisation, the Operations manager holds responsibility to ensure a smooth and profitable operation in respect of European imports and exports.

Working as a key part of the senior management team within our Cannock location, the role will be focus on the operational management of all of the branches European road freight services and general operational activities. The Operations Manager will lead and develop the teams to allow for continued growth and development, alongside reviewing and evolving operational processes and systems to make positive impacts to the overall branch performance.

Main Duties

• Lead and develop the operations team ensuring exceptional service is delivered consistently
• To develop the capability of the branch through its people through training, coaching and development
• To support in the development and implementation of the Branches strategic plans, ensuring the operational team is aligned with these goals and focus areas
• To build and grow strong relationships with all internal stakeholders
• To build and foster strong relationships with all external partners  
• Take responsibility for operational delivery, ensuring that cost, service and accuracy are consistently considered.
• To continually assess and appraise branch performance and quality, ensuring appropriate KPI's measures are in place.
• Analysing data to identify trends and opportunities, conducting route cause analysis as appropriate
• To be proactive in seeking and realising continuous operational improvements
• Maximizing the use of all systems to improve internal processes and reporting

What You Bring:

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Has proven leadership skills  
• Holds sound knowledge in the European road freight industry
• Has exposure and understanding of customs systems and processes
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent Organisational Skills
• Has a flexible and adaptable approach

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a European Freight Forwarding (Road) environment
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Management or Leadership role  
• Degree educated (or equivalent)is desirable

Rhenus Benefits

• Enhanced pension: employees have an excellent opportunity to put in less and let us put in more! If employees decide that they want to increase their pension amount then the company can match this amount. (not for peoples partnership)
• Octpus electric vehicle scheme: Experience great benefits with this salary sacrifice scheme that allows you to save between 30-60% on any electric car of your choice. Employees can lower their environmental impact whilst reducing their own motoring costs. Pick up your brand new electric car with no upfront payment and a monthly payment from your income.
• Cycle to work: This brilliant scheme is a salary sacrifice where employees can buy a bike and accessories through paying monthly through their income. You can enjoy the benefits of using the bike for leisure and travel to work whilst keeping fit.
• Free on-site parking - For convenience and peace of mind.
• Regular social events - team lunches/parties and a marvellous Christmas do to celebrate the end of year.
• EAP - We have our Employee Assistance Programme through WiderWallet. Employees can access counselling and online resources as well as a support line which is confidential 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Life assurance - If anything was to happen whilst being employed with us, have peace of mind that there will be a lump sum of x2 of your salary going towards your beneficiary/s.
• Enhanced holidays - The longer you are employed with us your holiday entitlement increase by a maximum of 5 holidays! Employees can also buy and sell up to 3 holidays per year
• Company sick pay - If you are off sick there will be no impact on your wage. (depending on how many you are entitled to for the year).
• Extra mile nomination - This is an employee recognition scheme where we nominate people who have gone the extra mile and reward them with discount, cash prizes and many more!

Job Info:

• Company: Rhenus Logistics
• Position: Operations Manager
• Work Location: Cannock, Staffordshire
• Country: GB

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