Operations Manager

Job title:

Operations Manager

Company

CREGG Recruitment

Job description

Operations Manager
CREGG are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Manager to join our client a leading haulage and warehousing company based in East Limerick. This is a full-time, permanent position. The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of company and transportation operations to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of goods to customers.Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee five business units across the Transport division, ensuring optimum daily transportation activities, including route scheduling, vehicle assignments, and driver allocations.
• Manage the retention and contract renewal of the existing customer base, ensuring regular service, meeting and exceeding service levels, understanding and fulfilling customer requirements, and exploring all business opportunities.
• Maximise business efficiency through effective route, fleet, and resource planning and allocation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and safety standards.
• Coordinate with other departments, such as warehousing, in-house garage, and customer service, to ensure seamless transportation operations.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve transportation efficiency and productivity.
• Oversee all commercial quotations and tender submissions for new business.
• Act as custodian of master data and training on Eureka and related transport IT software systems.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, transportation management, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in transportation management, with a strong understanding of distribution operations.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and experience with a Traffic Management System advantageous.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards, such as DOT regulations (preferred).
• IT hardware and software knowledge to liaise with the in-house IT function and external contractors.
• Desirable: A leader with proven change management achievements in Lean methodologies and digitalisation, particularly in reducing paperwork from processes.

For more information, please contact Gary (garycusack@cregg.ie) with your CV.Please be aware that your CV will not be shared with anyone outside of CREGG without your express permission.GC – 9763

Expected salary

Location

Limerick

Job date

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:11:25 GMT

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