Operations Manager RFC

Global Logistics provides sophisticated supply chain solutions, from end-to-end or part solutions, warehousing and distribution to dedicated transport solutions, across the globe and to some of the most remote corners of the world.

Retail and Consumer (R&C) provides specialised contract warehouse and distribution services to a range of industries across the globe including Consumer & Beverages, Specialty Retail and FMCG. We offer our customers an array of robust and flexible logistics and warehouse distribution solutions in the third-party logistics (3PL) market.

Operations Manager – Retail Fulfillment Centre Prestons

The Role –

At Toll we connect people and products. The Retail Fulfillment Centre, covering 32,000 square metres with state of the art automation technology is Toll’s flagship site and your role will be to supervise and manage the daily operations and develop the 3rd party distribution centre of the Retail fulfillment Centre and associated distribution activities so that people and equipment are employed efficiently, and the warehousing and distribution activities are performed safely, accurately and in accordance with customer requirements. The Operations Manager directs the warehousing and distribution of the Retail Fulfillment Centre to ensure services and financial targets are consistently met.

This is a role where leadership, customer excellence and operational efficiency all come together, and you will need to drive high standards whilst ensuring the site is being run safely and efficiently.

To be effective in this role you will be required to:

• Plan and coordinate activities for the Retail fulfillment centre month-to-month to achieve results and standards.

• Provide direct leadership to effectively deploy innovative practices and technologies leading to significant growth.

• Maximise profitability through leading performance of an end-to-end work and operational processes.

• Lead and drive weekly, monthly and quarterly plans for the operations function so that it has sufficient resources to achieve its agreed objectives and customer outcomes

• Manage compliance, health & safety and people matters and overall standards.

• Plan and implement operational and other necessary change initiatives at business site level to improve Business Unit profitability and productivity.

• A influential leader driving team engagement by encouraging input, recognising performance and empowering team members to take responsibility for outcomes, building a strong team ethos that facilitates continuous improvement and the creation of a high performing team culture.

What you’ll need to succeed –

• Minimum 5 years in Logistics or warehouse management at a similar level

• Proven Management experience in transport, logistics or fashion related industry. 

• Previous experience in managing a complex industrial environment

• Exposure to 3PL Warehousing and familiarisation of automated warehousing – Vanderlande, Swisslog or Dematic preferred.

• Be data driven with a strong data skilled background.

• Strong Leadership Skills to manage and mentor the team.

• Experience in managing warehouse and or logistics technology and driving operational improvements

• Certificate or Diploma in Warehousing / business administration or related discipline

• Ability to Drive the TOLL “Safety obsessed” strategy. Actively participate in the TOLL Incident & Injury free (IIF) program.

Join us and take your career to new heights in the fast-paced world of logistics!