Operations Manager

Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

DP World are currently recruiting an experienced Operations Manager to join our fast paced Automotive client site in Wolverhampton . This is a critical role responsible for improving performance, productivity, and efficiency through the implementation of strong team management and development. If you have a background in Operations Management ideally within fast paced Manufacturing, Automotive, Warehousing or Logistics environments get in touch today.

How you will contribute

About the role:

Delivery

Manage the daily activities of the logistics linefeed operation to maximise scheduling and delivery of commodities to the customer.

Interface with the customer to ensure smooth coordination of scheduling and maximization of schedule adherence.

Enact contingency plans as needed and escalate and direct activities during operational problems etc.

Identify potential problems, troubleshoot, escalate issues to local and senior management and participate in analysis of problems providing input for future process improvements.

Health Safety and Environmental

Drive behavioral based safety throughout the plant and ensure delivery of the HS&E KPI’s and take ownership of key actions that relate to operational safety.

Leveraging a strong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, move the plant forwards in its journey of Zero Harm.

Quality / Lean

Create and implement best practice in manufacturing, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.

Oversee & review root cause analysis data and identify trends that indicate a change in performance and implement an action plan accordingly.

Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes so to aid and improve operational performance.

Cost

Allocation & management of budgets, including overtime, headcount, department costs aligned to customer demand requirements and demonstrate the ability to flex costs accordingly.

People

Responsible for providing effective leadership to the supervisors and/or team, enforcing Company standard and act as a role model. Proactively engage with the workforce to adopt a continuous improvement approach.

Full management of the team, including coaching, motivation, appraisals, reviews, KPI's, one-2-one meetings, disciplinary matters and grievances as required.

What you will bring

Relevant previous experience of managing teams including consistent delivery of production targets.

Proven technical knowledge and skills with a broad understanding of the interfaces into multiple departments.

Ability to quickly understand and challenge Logistics processes.

ERP Systems knowledge (SAP).

Understanding of Logistics methods and procedures.

Good analytical skills in data control and understanding of production processes.

Experience of Customer Relationship Management.

Good problem-solving techniques and understanding of lean manufacturing principals.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.

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