Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!
At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private health scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
The Opportunity
Reporting to the SW Operations Manager this key role is responsible for owning and managing overall operational performance. Through empowerment and accountability, they will strive to develop an operational team that will deliver to the highest standards, focusing on delivering all aspects of the South West operations (Transport & Warehouse, both Bristol & Callington).
Key Responsibilities:
- Taking full accountability, ownership and responsibility for all areas of the operation: Health & Safety, People, Manning levels, Service, Cost and legal compliance.
- Responsible for the safe, efficient and cost-effective management of all identified tasks, whilst ensuring the team are working to the required standards, individually and as a whole.
- Responsible for managing operational function when on shift ensuring the efficient and cost-effective management of all operational activities in the South West. Ensuring all KPI measures and key tasks are continually met and exceeded.
- To be an ambassador of best practice, be able to monitor, assess and develop the performance of your direct reports.
- Review your direct reports performance at regular intervals, and when required coach or guide your team to perform to the highest possible standards.
The Ideal Candidate
We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -
- Strong Team player / People Leader
- Excellent Man Management skills
- Strong analytical skills & attention to detail
- People, Cost, service & Continuous Improvement Focused
- Health & Safety and Legal Compliance Focus
- Proven experience of working in a 3rd Party supplier environment
- Proven FMCG experience of multi temperature regimes
We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.
Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!