Site Manager Logistics
Job description
Who we are:
Once started as a local Dutch and Belgium logistics provider for companies in the fashion industry, we have grown into an award-winning international 3PL logistics company serving many renowned brands across various consumer goods industries. We leverage our experience and knowledge built over many years, passed from team member to team member, and expanded our activities ever since. Despite our growth and substantially larger business size, we have always kept our spirit of an agile entrepreneur, drive to excel, passion for logistics and culture of putting people first since 1862.
Do you believe your work can make a difference in other people’s lives and contribute to an organisation's and its customers' success? At Bleckmann, we do.
Do you want to become part of an international and diverse team? If the answer is yes, then Bleckmann might be the right fit for you.
We are looking for an experienced Site Manager who will be supporting warehouse based in Bury St Edmunds. The role is Monday - Friday with a salary from £72,000 and up to £75,000 depending on experience.
Tasks and responsibilities:
As Site Manager, you are ultimately responsible for all activities at the site. You provide direct leadership to the site management team and ensure that all disciplines (including: warehouse operations, contract management, budget, automation, customs and HR) work together as efficiently as possible to achieve the best results. You will report to the Cluster Director.
• To take full ownership of the Distribution Centre, ensuring everything is in place to deliver on the Bleckmann Promise to clients, in line with the Company Culture and Values; Strategic Plan and agreed budgets.
• To develop and manage the team to drive performance and identify opportunities to increase revenue across new and existing clients
• To lead the health and safety agenda; creating an environment where safe working practices are adhered to and constantly improved upon
• Guarantee effective and efficient operations within the overall physical operation and budgeted guidelines of the business unit;
• Manage all operational processes within SLA and contract agreements;
• Deliver efficient management of operations according to productivity and KPIs;
• Monitor 'cost versus revenue' streams and make adjustments as needed;
• Guarantee effective operational customer communication (OBR, MBR, QBR);
• Bear ultimate responsibility for the branch on budget and results, and the preparation and reporting of monthly financial results;
• Carry ultimate responsibility for the branch on QEHS, facility, security;
• Coach and inspire to get the best out of individuals and teams on a daily basis;
• Deliver thorough account management, continuously improve customer relationships;
• Ensure proactive and continuous improvement of processes, methodologies and approach in own branch.
Profile:
• A strong business mind set. Identifies individual opportunities that improve business performance.
• Keeps up to date with external developments relevant to their role to deliver business results.
• Ability to work on numerous simultaneous tasks, tackles issues early and decisively and is prepared to take brave decisions to get things done.
• Operational excellence is delivered via leadership, teamwork and problem solving resulting in continuous improvement throughout the organisation with a focus on delivering value to client.
• Highly visible and credible as a leader who is in touch with what is happening on the ground and gets people behind the strategic direction of the function. Helps people believe in themselves through honest conversations.
• Identifies the key decision makers and opinion formers both internally and externally and uses a range of influencing styles to shape their thinking.
• Proactively works on their self-development, seeking frequent feedback and has a robust career plan. Has the courage to transition to roles and areas that stretches their competence.
• Competencies: stimulates team development, results-oriented, promotes strategic change and innovation, can win people over and inspire them, independent and flexible, able to reach quick, creative, effective decision-making, driven, persuasive and able to work independently, stress-resistant.
What do we offer ?
We offer a varied position with a high degree of independence and a pleasant working environment.
• A pleasant work environment in which we are passionately committed to our customers every day, and in which entrepreneurship is at the heart of our business;
• Be part of a passionate team of leaders who have a great impact on operations, employees' lives, and customers' success;
• lots of room for initiatives and ideas. Apply your strong sense of entrepreneurship in coordinating daily operations, developing your teams, and continuously improving approach and results;
• diverse growth and learning opportunities in a large and intensively growing international organisation
Our people are at the heart of what we do. They are critical to our client’s successes and without a doubt, to our success also. This is why we offer a range of benefits including:
• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• 4 x salary life insurance
• Competitive pension scheme
• Retail and Various Discounts via a Benefits Platform
• Health and Well-being initiatives (EAP, OH, Wellbeing hub via a benefits platform)
• Social Events
• Exclusive Client Discounts
• On site parking
Additional information:
We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
If you wish to know more about the role or discuss accommodations within the recruitment and selection process, please contact: oksana.bas@bleckmann.com