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Operations Manager
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Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire, SL1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-19
Listing for:
Supreme Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-19
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations Management -
Management
Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
OPERATIONS MANAGER - LOGISTICS & FREIGHT FORWARDING
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum
Location:
Colnbrook
Reporting to:
General Manager
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a high-caliber, hands-on Operations Manager to direct our freight forwarding department. The successful candidate will drive the daily consolidation, execution, and strategic management of our full load and European/Irish groupage export services. This pivotal role requires an operationally focused leader capable of optimizing fleet schedules, elevating key client relationships, and ensuring rigorous customs compliance.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Leadership:
Direct logistics planners, transport teams, and warehouse personnel to maximize depot productivity and throughput.
Freight & Fleet Optimization:
Oversee vehicle and trailer planning for scheduled domestic and European groupage routes to ensure maximum efficiency.
Commercial Strategy:
Act as the primary escalation point for corporate accounts, managing complex pricing structures and safeguarding payload margins.
Compliance Management:
Partner with internal Customs Clearance Specialists to guarantee all import/export controls comply with international regulatory frameworks.
* Performance Analysis:
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) relating to transit times, depot efficiency, and fiscal performance.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience within a senior freight forwarding, logistics, or depot management capacity.
Industry Expertise:
Comprehensive knowledge of UK-European road freight, ocean freight, and express groupage infrastructure.
Regulatory Knowledge:
Robust operational understanding of post-Brexit customs procedures, transit documentation, and compliance protocols.
Technical Proficiency:
Advanced capability utilizing Logistics Management Systems (LMS), supply chain analytics software, and data tracking tools.
Preferred Attribute:
Experience navigating UK-Ireland supply chains, Irish Sea transit, or Republic of Ireland customs protocols is highly advantageous
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