Distribution Operations Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to become our Distribution Centre Operations Manager. This role isn’t traditional logistics, and this warehouse is no exception. You’ll have an important part to play planning, managing all aspects of our DC Functions, delivering operational excellence ensuring compliance and KPI’s are met.

The role will be ideal to someone who has experience in managing a Retail logistics operation, agile, has the drive to expand their knowledge and skills, put customers first in everything we do.

You will lead, influence, and motivate a large diverse operational team, recognising talent and inspiring people to succeed.

You’ll be driven, have a “Can Do” attitude & having the ability to think outside the box.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of DC Health and Safety, Internal working groups, processes, and training.
• Manage at Team of Shift Supervisors, understanding the challenges giving them all they need to manage their teams
• Focus on optimisation, cost saving and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for process enhancement and increase efficiency
• Plan, Manage and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements
• Ensure effective operational plans are in place for the key peak Christmas operating period.
• Facilitate effective communication and drive engagement
• Ensure company Policies are communicated, applied and enforced.
• Review, define and implement appropriate internal controls to drive compliance and mitigate the risk of shrinkage and inaccuracy.

About You

• People Management Experience with a track record of Training and motivating a team to achieve their goals.
• Highly Customer Focused with the desire to go above and beyond for our customers each and every time.
• IOSH Qualified.
• Experience of working to and achieving targets and timescales.
• Adept knowledge of planning and forecasting.
• Stakeholder management both internally and externally.
• Strong IT Skills, Knowledge of AS400 would be advantageous but not essential.

Come and be part of Signet Jewelers and enjoy the following fantastic benefits:

• Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one.
• Company Car or car allowance
• Personal Healthcare
• An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team.
• Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future.
• Immediate Life Assurance from day one.
• A minimum of 22 days holiday per year which increases after a years’ service.
• Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression.
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
• Financial Wellbeing scheme.
• Give As You Earn scheme – An easy way to support causes close to your heart.
• Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure.

Be part of something special!

Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 300 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that’s not all, we are part of the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you