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Night Operations Manager

Employer
Martin Veasey Talent Solutions
Location
Luton
Salary
60000.00 - 65000.00 GBP Annual + inc Shift Allowance + Excellent Bene
Closing date
4 Feb 2025
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Sector
Transport / Distribution / Logistics
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Function
Operations

Night Shift Operations Manager (6pm-6am, 5 days)

"The Opportunity to Lead Logistics Excellence at Night"

Luton. Bedfordshire

(phone number removed) (including Shift Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced logistics leader seeking a role where you can drive operational excellence and strategic impact?

Our client, a leading national distributor of frozen, chilled, and ambient products, is looking for a Night Operations Manager to spearhead their night shift operations.

This is your chance to optimise processes, empower teams, and play a pivotal role in supporting the company's ambitious growth plans.

In this newly created position, you will:

Oversee the entire cycle from picking to dispatching vehicles, enhancing coordination between warehouse and transport teams for maximum efficiency.

Lead a diverse, multicultural workforce through transformation, implementing change strategies to drive continuous improvement.

Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory standards, with a focus on managing an ageing transport workforce.

Align night operations with the company's strategic vision, contributing to expansion efforts and setting the operational roadmap.

Foster a culture of customer service excellence, meeting delivery timelines and quality benchmarks.

The Ideal Candidate:

Extensive experience in fast-paced logistics/transport operations, ideally in fresh/short shelf-life product distribution.

Proven expertise in multi-temperature handling (ambient, chilled, frozen) and transport management (dispatching, loading, scheduling).

Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams, manage performance, and drive operational improvements.

Strong understanding of warehouse management systems, voice-picking, barcoding, and transport scheduling tools.

Experience navigating cultural sensitivities and promoting inclusivity in a diverse workforce.

Adaptable problem-solver with a strategic mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Solid grasp of health, safety, and transport regulations.

If you're ready to take your logistics career to new heights, apply now. This is an opportunity to showcase your operational expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership prowess in a dynamic, growth-oriented company.

Email your CV, quoting reference LX (phone number removed)

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