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Operations Manager

On-site in Worksop·Full-time·Added today (last checked 12 Oct)

Overview

Job details

  • £49,000 - £55,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About £3,230 - £3,540 a month after tax.

  • Fixed-term contract

    Full-time.

  • Apply by Thursday 12 November

    The date the employer’s listing closes.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Worksop

    No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

The role

Pay Rate: £49,000-£55,000 DOE
Grade: K
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months
Location: Worksop

Looking for your next challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join one of DHL Supply Chain's flagship operations at Manton Wood during a significant period of transformation. As Operations Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in a major customer implementation, leading operational teams, embedding new ways of working, and driving performance throughout a fast-paced and evolving environment.

This 6-month fixed-term contract offers the chance to make a real impact, working closely with senior stakeholders, customers, and site teams to deliver a successful implementation while maintaining outstanding service standards. More than just a contract, it's an opportunity to gain exposure to a high-profile project, broaden your operational leadership experience, and leave a lasting legacy within a key DHL operation. Ideal for ambitious leaders who thrive on change, enjoy solving challenges, and want to be at the forefront of shaping future success.

✅A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

  • Leading warehouse operations through a significant customer implementation, ensuring a smooth transition from plan to execution.
  • Driving operational performance across safety, quality, productivity, and service KPIs while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Building strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders, acting as a trusted operational lead throughout the project.
  • Coaching and developing managers and supervisors, creating an engaged, high-performing team ready for future growth.
  • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and implementing solutions that leave a lasting positive impact on the operation.

✅THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

  • Have experience leading warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations within a fast-paced environment.
  • Enjoy project-based roles where they can influence change, solve problems, and make decisions at pace.
  • Are confident managing stakeholders and building strong customer relationships.
  • Have a proven track record of driving operational performance through people, processes, and data.
  • Want the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile implementation that will shape the future success of the operation.

✅WHY JOIN US?

✅WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

✅BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 28th September Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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Website
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