Operations Manager - Open Food - Oakland International

Permanent

Redditch

Posted 5 days ago

About Oakland International:

Oakland International is an ethically responsible group providing multi-temperature supply chain solutions built on a heritage of family values. Our vision is to be a Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience. Our mission is to work together to deliver solutions that make a difference. People are at the heart of our success, and we are committed to inspiring our team to grow and learn, increasing the quality of what we do and creating a positive impact on the communities we serve.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Manager to join our Open Food Department at our Redditch site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to take on a pivotal leadership role within our dynamic and growing operations.

Role Overview:

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of the Warehouse Team within the Open Food Department. You will ensure the team consistently delivers the high level of service required by Oakland partners, works towards departmental KPIs, and adheres to all company policies and procedures. This role is crucial in driving continuous improvement and fostering a safe, productive, and compliant working environment.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Leading, motivating, and managing the performance of the Warehouse Team to exceed key performance indicators (KPIs).
Understanding, communicating, and driving departmental KPIs, including managing sales losses, labour costs, and agency usage, and taking proactive action on any overspends.
Leading the consistent application of the Company People Management Process, including daily/weekly team briefings, performance reviews, and supporting recruitment and development initiatives.
Maintaining and improving a safe working environment, ensuring full compliance with Health and Safety standards, COSHH, HACCP, and MHE compliance.
Identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and service excellence.
Working cross-functionally with Customer Services, Quality Assurance, and Business Support Managers to continuously enhance service delivery.

Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 08:00 – 17:00, with flexibility required to meet operational demands.

Salary: £35,000 per annum.

Who We Are Looking For: We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record in warehouse management, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of health and safety and food safety requirements. The ideal candidate will be solution-focused, proactive, and dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer expectations. You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong commercial awareness, and a keen motivation to elevate operational standards. Experience in a multi-temperature environment and with warehouse management systems is highly desirable.

Qualifications & Experience:

Proven track record at understanding and managing warehouse & picking/loading performance to KPIs.
Experience in people management processes (disciplinary, grievance, appraisal, performance management).
Experience managing a sizeable operation at a Middle or Senior Management level.
Fully conversant with warehouse processes: Goods In, Goods Out, Picking, and Packing.
Sound knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, including HACCP and CCP’s.
PC Literate (MS packages including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Possession of a Food Safety Level 2 qualification is essential.
A Level 5 qualification in Operations Management is ideal.

Join Oakland International and contribute to a team that is working together to deliver solutions that make a difference!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
Gym membership
Life insurance
On-site gym
On-site parking

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Weekend availability required

Job Features

Job Category	Warehouse
Department:	Open Food
Weekly working hours:	40
Salary	£35,000
Responsible to:	Head of Operations
Responsible for:	Production Team
Authorised by	KY

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