Operations Manager/Unit Manager

The primary function is to manage day to day warehouse activities across site, to provide up to date information and communicate to the highest level internally and externally whilst ensuring that all service levels are met and where possible exceeded.Manage and drive productivity and accuracy to maximize all resources whilst ensuring adherence to customer service levels and targets.Leading by example, actively promotes and fosters a culture where health & safety, hygiene, quality, and customer service are of the highest priority. Measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the department activities.Communication of Key metrics to principles.Analysis of operation and Staff.The completion of daily operational audits. Ensures all operational functions and process are completed in accordance with company policy and statutory legislation.Drive development & mobilisation of standardised training and skills improvement within Supply Chain.Conduct Daily shift meetings with staff, communicating shift expectations, company updates and any improvements required.Supervise, manage, and assist in daily Warehouse and Transport operations ensuring all staff are operating to the required standards and rates.Ensuring accuracy of consignments and supporting documentation across all client accounts.Maximise warehouse storage capacity.Recommending measures to improve quality of service, increasing efficiency of department and team members and equipment performance. Key Performance IndicatorsCompliance with health & safety and the reduction in loss time accidentsControl and management of absence within contractual levelsPeople development incorporating the completion of reviewsBudgetary responsibility with scope of functional accountabilityWarehouse labour and associated productivity targetsMaximize warehouse utilization and associated operational spaceMaintain stock through the completion of inventory checks and audits Experience Required:·      Overall Knowledge of Supply Chain with associated Qualification.·      Excellent IT skills, SAP experience desirable.·      Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)·      Strong leadership and people skills·      Strong data Analysis.·      Ability to adhere to strict deadlines ·      Degree/Qualification preferred. Who We AreWe are the largest independent Irish provider of Logistics, and Sales and Marketing. Our company values represent all our combined views and feelings about who we are and our culture here at Primeline. Our values are Respect, Excellence, Courage, Teamwork and Results, and these values determine how we behave when doing our job, working with our teams and when dealing with our many customers and principles. Our business is diverse and well cultured, with over 50 different nationalities and 5 different generations working side by side every day.What We DoWe move 1 million boxes per week, we have over 100,000 square foot of warehousing and we employ over 600 direct employees across the Primeline Group, from warehouse operatives, transport drivers, field sales representatives and many support roles based in our Head Office located in Ashbourne, Co. Meath. Primeline is multifaceted, and we operate across many industries including FMCG, retail, pharmacy, media, automotive, print, ambient food and technology and we provide cutting edge supply chain solutions to companies operating in Ireland. We proudly service over 4500 retailers.Where We Are GoingWe continue to develop our leadership teams to ensure that Primeline remains a place where people want to come to work every day, and a place where people can learn and strive towards their future goals. We will continue to create an environment where people can be at their best. Retaining our current customer blue chip companies and multinational brands and growing new business which by providing best brand execution will be key to our success. We will build the best r partnerships with our principles and customers and we will continue to drive a values-based culture.