Job Description

Falcon Timber is part of the Consolidated Timber Holdings (CTH) group who supply sustainable timber products across the UK and Ireland. Falcon Timber is our national distribution arm and Hoffman Triesse our multi-site manufacturing operation, allows us to offer a truly one stop solution for our diverse range of customers.

We currently have an opening for a safety first Operations Manager to join our well established site in Gateshead. You will lead a team of focused and hard working colleagues to support the successful delivery of the site budget. If you are looking for a role with lots of scope in a friendly team with friendly customers, then do put in an application.

So, what will you be doing? Here is an overview of your core responsibilities:

Manage a small team to deliver a successful picking/loading operation. Lead by example, driving a safety first culture and work within our H&S policies and safe systems of work. Check multi product/part orders ensuring they are safe and ready for despatch. Manage and conduct daily/weekly stock checks. Manage supplier deliveries and identify shortages, damages or discrepancies. Plan economic route scheduling to meet or exceed budgetary targets, including maximum use of efficient multi-drop route planning. Develop and manage relationships with third party distribution providers. Ensure company compliance with all transport policies, legislation and procedures in respect of tachographs. Inspect & maintain warehouse plant and equipment, reporting any faults or wear & tear.

What are we looking for in an Operations Manager?

Experience in a management position within a warehouse or logistics operation Excellent relationship building skills, able to influence and negotiate Good technical knowledge and comfortable using multiple systems. A strong understanding of Health and Safety compliance Ability to identify and evaluate potential risks and where possible develop solutions to mitigate. Able to work at pace with a flexible approach to meet customer demand

What do we offer our employees?

Here are the headline benefits you will receive, some of which are after a qualifying period.

Private medical insurance Life insurance of 5 x salary Free parking on site Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Medicash - payment towards dental and optical treatment, and gym membership Employee assistance programme
CTH are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all colleagues. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only colleagues but also our potential future colleagues, are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Therefore, please inform us of any reasonable adjustments that we may need to make to the application or interview process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Life insurance Private medical insurance
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person