Opreation Manager

Responsibilities As a logistics supervisor and manager you’ll need to: use IT systems to manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costs; use associated information systems to coordinate and control the order cycle; use data from IT systems to evaluate performance and quality and to plan improvements; allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs; manage staff; liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers; develop business by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problems and producing new solutions; understand, work with and possibly help to develop e-commerce; continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs, and rising environmental pressures. You may also be required to: implement health and safety procedures; manage staff training issues; motivate other members of the team; project manage; set objectives; plan projects; work on new supply strategies; plan vehicle routes; use specialist knowledge, such as mechanical-handling systems, to provide consultancy services Requirements Excellent organizational skills; Ability to balance priorities; Good analytical and numerical skills; Proven experience of team management; Knowledge of health and safety requirements; Excellent interpersonal, skills; PC literate; Cost awareness; Knowledge of working time legislation; Experience of working in a distribution environment; Transport operational experience; Shift work may be required;