Address Thornbury
£35000 - £35000 per annum
40.0hrs per week
March 06 2024
We are seeking a Logistics/Operations Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Sage, Excel, and Google Docs. This role requires a team player who can effectively collaborate in a small team environment.
Description
We are seeking a Logistics/Operations Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Sage, Excel, and Google Docs. This role requires a team player who can effectively collaborate in a small team environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee logistical operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Utilise Sage, Excel, and Google Docs to manage inventory, track shipments, and generate reports.
- Coordinate with team members to optimise workflow and meet deadlines.
- Perform forklift work, including loading and unloading shipments as needed.
- Conduct picking tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Implement and maintain safety protocols in accordance with industry standards.
- Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
- Monitor inventory levels and place orders as needed to ensure adequate stock.
- Train and supervise team members to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance operations.
Tasks
- Oversee logistical operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Utilise Sage, Excel, and Google Docs to manage inventory, track shipments, and generate reports.
- Coordinate with team members to optimise workflow and meet deadlines.
- Perform forklift work, including loading and unloading shipments as needed.
- Conduct picking tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Implement and maintain safety protocols in accordance with industry standards.
- Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
- Monitor inventory levels and place orders as needed to ensure adequate stock.
- Train and supervise team members to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance operations.
Personal Profile
- Proven experience in logistics or operations management.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Sage, Excel, and Google Docs.
- Forklift certification and experience operating forklifts.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
Personal Skills / Qualifications
- Proven experience in logistics or operations management.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Sage, Excel, and Google Docs.
- Forklift certification and experience operating forklifts.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
ESS EMPLOYMENT work with clients and candidate from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional and friendly approach to recruitment.
