Department Manager

Are you looking to use your management experience in an environment where your efforts are valued? Do you want to unlock your potential in a fast-paced ecommerce setting? Looking for a fresh challenge?

Here at GXO we are looking for a Department Manager to join our team in Crick. You will manage the operational requirements and have a commitment to leading a team of people towards excellence in the delivery of both customer and GXO goals.

This is a full-time, permanent position working any 5 days out of 7, covering the hours of 07:00 – 15:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £38,000 per annum, and 33 days annual leave (inclusive bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead and drive the warehouse operation from the front ensuring compliance, performance, and the delivery of world-class service to our customer
• Drive communication, engagement and continuous improvement throughout the warehouse with a constant focus on reviewing and improving processes
• Manage the allocation of work daily, controlling headcount, downtime, performance management, overseeing shift briefs and handovers
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly performance reports
• Manage and develop your team of First Line Managers

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous management experience within a fast-paced logistics operation, e-Commerce exposure would be beneficial
• Good people management skills
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• The ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and customers

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

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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