Operations Manager - Hatfield

Arla Foods; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Site Services Co-Ordinator

Hatfield Distribution Centre, AL10 9US

Arla Foods are currently looking to recruit a proactive and competent Operations Manager to join our team at our Hatfield Regional Distribution centre. Our Hatfield site employs over 400 colleagues across the Fresh Milk and Pallet operation within the warehouse and the role will play a key part in the site’s Senior Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities involve improving efficiencies through continuous improvement & enhanced performance in line with the company's strategy & key performance indicators. The ability to develop people, identify talent & succession plan will be fundamental.

The main responsibilities for this role are:

1. Lead, coach, manage & develop the day shift management team
2. Communicate & deliver business goals, prioritising goals & activities as necessary
3. Ensure compliance with company, customer & legal standards
4. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal & external
5. Proactively participate in strategic projects
6. Responsible for daily labour planning
7. Ensure compliance with delivery agreements from the production sites
8. Participate in projects, courses and other development activities.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will ideally be degree qualified with proven experience gained as a Senior Manager. People management skills are essential with proven successful experience with a warehouse background. We are looking for somebody from a FMCG environment, who has the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and has supply chain experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual pay review
• Employer pension matched up to 6%
• Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range
• Free on-site parking
• On-site canteen
• Cheese Hamper for every member of staff at Christmas!

If this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

We have a purpose for Good

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?