Operations Manager

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

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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?

• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
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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.

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