Operations Manager

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About us

Our teams are putting the world’s retailers online using the cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. We provide services to partner clients globally via our innovative advanced robotics technology, known as the Ocado Smart Platform ("OSP"), this drives our highly automated, multi-million-pound Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs). In our CFCs - together with the proprietary software applications - we operate a world-class online grocery business that automates the single pick of products, ready for your online delivery.

About the role

We are excited to announce that we have a fantastic opportunity for an Operations Manager at our CFC Dordon site. Operations Managers lead the business unit teams in successfully operating and optimising Ocado’s platforms to deliver maximum client and customer value . They are key to the bottom line performance of the operating region and driving a positive employee experience. Accountable to the Senior Operations Manager for their personal and team performance, Operations Managers lead and motivate, to drive and develop all aspects of business unit activities on site and on the road. Living and breathing our 5 Pillars; Safety, People, Customer, Delivery, Cost. Operations Managers provide motivation and drive excellence in all that we do. It is the responsibility of the Operations Managers to effectively plan resource in line with budgets and business objectives.

About you

You are an experienced manager who has qualified in either IOSH Managing Safety or Managing Safety at Ocado. You have worked in a 24/7 product conscious environment and have knowledge of a computerised warehouse management system and current Health and safety practices. You are used to working in, and championing a Continuous Improvement environment and have very strong verbal communication, written and numeracy skills as well as high levels of PC/Microsoft Literacy. You are able to lead, motivate and support large teams within a time sensitive and demanding operational environment whilst preparing budgets and plans and contributing to setting the site and regional strategies. You have a passion for developing people with a proven track record of spotting and nurturing talent demonstrable through formal talent mapping and succession planning.

What do I get in return?

Our employee benefits are designed for you, we care about people and we’ve ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being. Private healthcare; Car salary sacrifice and Cycle to Work schemes; A range of amazing benefits, including Free Shares and Life Assurance; 15% off your Ocado.com shopping; Company shop offering discounts of up to 70% on groceries from leading brands and major retailers; Exclusive travel, retail and leisure discounts nationwide; 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements are complete); Enhanced Pension scheme, matching employee contributions up to 7% of salary; Employee Assistance Programme

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.

Our values: we’re in it together, we are proud of what we do, we can be even better.

Full Job Description available upon request.