Operations Manager

GSF Car Parts; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in High Wycombe is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee warehouse processes and lead a team of Warehouse Operatives and Delivery Drivers. Responsibilities include managing operations for Goods In/Out and ensuring productivity targets are met. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication skills, and a focus on customer satisfaction. Competitive benefits include performance bonuses and annual leave.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

33 days annual leave

Free flu vaccine

Free support from pension experts

Life assurance scheme

Employee discounts

Paid time off to volunteer

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing a warehouse in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the smooth running of Goods In, Goods Out, Returns, and Stock Control.
• Ensure productivity targets are met and assist in operational functions.
• Create a positive work environment for employees.

Skills

Warehouse/Operations Management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Customer focused

Tools

MAM

Job description

About The Role

As Operations Manager at GSF Car Parts, you are responsible for motivating and leading a team of Warehouse Operatives and Delivery Drivers. AsOperations Manager, you will oversee the warehouse processes and systems in order to ensure goods arereceived and dispatched appropriately, and that productivity targets are met.

Main Duties include:

• Manage the organisation and performance to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Goods In, Goods Out, Returns and Stock Control departments
• Pick and load van / carrier accurately for timely customer delivery when required
• Check stock quantities are correct against computer
• Use personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles
• Ensure the operational functions of the Warehouse run smoothly and assist the branch manager with; holidays/sickness cover, preparing weekly plans, developing the warehouse team and work with Drivers to ensure the best delivery service for customers.
• Assist the General Manager with PARC report KPI's
• Create a positive and supportive environment where employees are valued and can reach their true potential

Working hours:

45 (average) hours Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working

About You

As Operations Manager, you will have a great track record of managing a warehouse, ideally gained within a fast-paced environment such as FMCG.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Warehouse/Operations Management
• Ability to motivate and lead a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work calm under pressure
• Customer and Sales focused
• Previous experience of use of MAM is desirable but not essential

What we'll offer:

• Opportunity to earn a performance based bonus as part of this role
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Free flu vaccine
• Health & wellbeing tools
• Free support from pension experts
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts from 100’s of household names including Asda, Nike & John Lewis
• A suite of financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Training qualifications and career progression opportunities

About Us

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 175 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group’s national garage programme, Servicesure.