Operations Manager Nightshift- Portarlington

Founded in Ireland in 2002, Fastway are Ireland's leading independent delivery network, handling over 24 million parcels annually, as the delivery partner to over 7,000 Domestic and International clients. Offering a diverse portfolio of flexible delivery, returns, including label-less returns, click & collect, e-commerce, and logistic business solutions, nationwide, and internationally.

Due to continued growth, Fastway is seeking an experienced Night Shift Manager to join our dedicated team, at our Midlands Depot in Portarlington. The successful candidate will be joining an experienced, skilled, and dedicated team who strive to provide excellent service to our clients, and parcel receivers alike. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for helping others, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. If you are interested in a rewarding career in our operations, with ample opportunity for growth, and want to be a part of a dynamic and supportive team, then we encourage you to apply today.

The duties of the Operations Manager role include:

* Plan and organise the teams to ensure that operational requirements and service levels are achieved.
* Identify training needs of team members and implement the plan to resolve
* Manage team members effectively to maintain a high working standard
* Strong problem solving skills
* Ensure that the teams are fully trained and performing in line with their job specification, compliant with company health and safety policy, including (but not
* limited to) manual handling and fire evacuating procedures.
* Take responsibility for shift Health and Safety issues in conjunction with company Health and Safety guidelines.
* Manage use of temporary employees through close monitoring, briefing and motivation to ensure performance criteria is met.
* Plan contingencies to minimize business risk and ensure that all requirements are continually met.
* Develop and maintain effective local working relationships within the framework of the company's procedure agreements and associated policies.
* Daily reporting requirements and scheduling as necessary.
* Follow and implement company policies and procedures.
* Ad-hoc duties as necessary

The Successful candidate must have:

* Have a commercially acceptable level of English (spoken and written)
* Proficient on computers (Excel, Email, Reporting platforms, CRM systems)
* Previous management experience (3 years +)
* Excellent timekeeping
* Safety Awareness
* Knowledge of Irish geography and specifically depot coverage areas
* Previous logistics industry experience
* Problem Solving and People Management experience
* Licence/Certification: Counterbalance & Reach Forklift Certificate
* People development experience
* Time management and organisation skills

Hours of Work

9pm-6:30am

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

* On-site parking
* Wellness program
* Bike to work Scheme
* Positive Career Progression

Salary:

* €35,000 - €40,000

Schedule:

* Sunday to Thursday
* Night Shift

Licence/Certification:

* Counterbalance & Reach Forklift Certificate (preferred)

Work authorisation:

* Ireland (required)