Operations Manager at Wolseley Group

Operations Manager - Melmerby - Supply Chain

So, who are we? We are Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.  

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including...

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.   

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more! 

As an Operations Manager based in our Melmerby Distribution Centre, you’ll be responsible for:  

• Direct responsibility for 4 Team Leaders and indirect responsible for 80 warehouse colleagues
• Planning and organising the warehouse activities efficiently
• Monitor staff performance and motivate to perform effectively against KPIs and SLAs
• Ensure the team comply with H&S, IOSH and company policies and procedures
• Investigate and resolve any issues that arise in a timely and effective manner
• Identify and implement cost controls and savings initiatives

This is a full time permanent role working 37.50 hours a week, Monday to Friday 2.00pm - 10.00pm.

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

• A full UK Manual Driving Licence is essential
• NVQ Level 3 – Management or Equivalent
• Sound Warehouse and Transport Experience
• People Management and people development experience
• Excellent Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation
• Advanced Systems Knowledge – Thorough understanding of all transport and warehouse management systems
• Budgetary Experience – Exposure to setting and implementing budgets