Operations Manager

Working as an Operations Manager at GXO Logistics - Zellik

As an Operations Manager you are responsible for the efficient day-to-day operation of the large site in Zellik, with particular emphasis on managing warehouse associates and continuous improvement and implementing warehouse action plans.

• Must have previous experience of Supply Chain/Logistics environment
• Experience of working in a complex, multi customer site – note this is a -22 degrees site
• Strong leadership and coaching expertise and focus on safety culture – supporting a site of 90-100 employees
• Experience with social dialogue and union engagement
• Fluent in French, Dutch and English

What you do on a typical day

• Work with site manager to define requirements for operations and ensure that the implementation of new strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed these requirements as well as customer expectations.

• Focus on LEAN techniques, quality management processes, and cost control methodologies within the operations to achieve company goals & profit levels; continued business growth; and long-term relationships with customers.
• Assigns duties and monitors work completion for accuracy.
• Manages performance continually; develops associates by providing training and coaching.
• Maintains a safe work environment and fosters a positive team dynamic, resolving employee relations issues and administering corrective action as required.
• Ensures daily distribution and light manufacturing activities are executed and accountable for performance shortfalls – develop corrective action plans when performance falls below target.
• Supervises and develops staff and otherwise carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsible for exceeding customer metrics (cost, quality, and responsiveness).
• Implement and coach Lean Warehousing System and processes.
• Lead start-up activities with cross functional teams.
• Daily interaction with internal and external customer is required.
• Accountable for personnel scheduling to support all shifts and accounts, plan and organize staff workload.
• Maintain documentation of processes that are followed by the department.
• Train associates so an up to date understanding of processes, policies and procedures are maintained.
• Consciously dealing with the reduction of environmental impact in terms of waste, energy, water, and fuel consumption

 What you need to succeed at GXO 

• Must have previous experience of Supply Chain/Logistics environment
• Strong leadership and coaching expertise and focus on safety culture
• Social dialogue and union engagement
• Customer engagement and stakeholder management
• Fluent in French, Dutch and English
• Strong ‘can do’ attitude, leading from the front and clear communication from management to the teams
• Flexible and ability to handle challenging situations and new implementations
  
  

What we offer you

• Competitive salary, bonus, car and other company benefits
• The direction of your own success and the necessary support in your development
• Being part of new projects and implementation, site growth and development
• A new challenge in an entrepreneurial, multi-cultural open and informal organizational culture

Unlock the potential of your future!

 Your work environment

Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. A fascinating environment with plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics are in charge of their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you will face new challenges every day, which will enable you to develop optimally. We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organisation.

 GXO Logistics offers advanced supply chain solutions for the world's most successful companies in many industries; like e-commerce, food & retail and industrial multinationals. In the BeNe region (The Netherlands and Belgium) GXO BeNe operates from +30 different locations with its headquarters in Eindhoven (NL).

Want to know more about GXO Logistics?

Watch the video below or visit our website  www.gxo.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P7NC8gl3bg

In short, this is the next place you want to work!

For more information, please contact Debbie Haywood Corporate Recruiter, who can be reached by debbie.haywood@gxo.com

Interested?

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GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

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