Job Information
XPO, Inc. Operations Director in Crick, United Kingdom
Operations Director
Requisition Id: 372348
Business Unit: XPOE Transport
Location:
Crick, GB, NN6 7SL
Logistics done differently.
Our business is growing, and as such we are on the search for a high achieving Operations Director. The successful candidate will be a senior manager experienced within a transport/logistics background with pallet network operational knowledge as well as managing multi sites & multi products. If this is you, we would love to show you this exteremly exciting opportunity.
Pay, benefits and more:
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £75,000 per annum,company car/car allowance and company bonus. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension , family healthcare and dental cover and many other perks.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
Accountable for the compliance, operational & financial performance of the Regional Partner network across the UK.
Develop and deliver a Subcontractor Strategy for the LTL network focusing on value, compliance & service.
Lead the LTL Compliance & Training team, promoting continuous improvement whilst ensuring legislative and Company standards are upheld.
Promote a safety culture throughout the LTL network, leading by example and actively participating and supporting safety campaigns and initiatives.
Provide operational leadership to the team by setting achievable goals and encouraging innovation.
Develop and demonstrate a clear understanding of closed book financial and operational metrics to ensure the network delivers the right balance of cost and service.
Actively champion engagement and welfare across the LTL network with focus on colleague retention and minimal attrition.
Interaction with internal and external customers to understand their requirements and identify opportunities to expand current relationships.
Ensure sites are compliant with all legislative and internal processes and procedures, taking timely and appropriate action where this is not the case.
Encourage and support development and progression within the team and devise a clear succession plan across each site.
Maintain a visible presence across the network, understanding the various service offerings and complexities of the shared user operation and developing a culture of continuous improvement.
Active participation in existing daily processes including network calls, finance reviews & QSHE meetings.
What you need to succeed at XPO:
Essential - Senior management experience within the transport / logistics sector with pallet network operational knowledge
Desirable - Multi-site and multi-product experience and business turn-around experience
Knowledge:
Transport / logistics operational knowledge
Economic climate and competitor activity
SHQE practice as applicable to the transport industry
Network operational knowledge – understanding how flows affect each site within a network environment
Be part of something big.
We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
XPO provides cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the world's most successful companies, including Disney, Pepsi, L'Oreal, Toyota and many others. We’re the fastest-growing transportation company on the Fortune 500 list and we’re just getting started.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.