- To lead the Operational activity across the Dublin location and sites
- To work collaboratively with the Senior management team
- To take ownership of the P&L, participate in the budgeting process and financial reporting
- To develop and execute the operational strategy ensuring information is clear, communicated and transparent to all stakeholders
- To ensure the site complies with SI No. 209/2015 (COMAH Regulations)
- To maintain the Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP), ensuring all regulations are met.
- To serve as the main point of contact for the Health and Safety Authority (HAS) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- To deliver on the opportunities for growth and development, whilst maximizing opportunities to positively impact the financial result
- To execute the operational business plan driving productivity, performance and profitability
- To work in collaboration with the branch and operational managers to ensure alignment, collaboration and optimisation across all operational areas
- To Lead a cross functional team including operations, HSEQ, customer service and transport
- To ensure that key stakeholders are aware of operational performance and risks, providing regular reviews and analysis of performance, delivery and associated targets
- To work closely with the Commercial team to ensure that new business activities are translated successfully into operational delivery.
- To ensure that the business is fully supported and guided on all operational issues and strategies
- In conjunction with the business needs, motivate and measure the operational departments to deliver in line with the business plan
- Any other tasks deemed appropriate for the role of General / Business Unit Manager
Key Competencies & Skills
- Experience of working in a international road freight organisation
- Experience of working within a Tier 1 COMAH site is preferred
- Proven successful track record of working in European Road Freight, Chemicals and Warehousing environments, demonstrating an understanding of the strategic approach to long term objectives
- Experience of leading an operational team with successful results
- Results driven approach
- Ability to successfully and continually evolve operational performance
- Strong people management and communication skills are necessary as is the ability to identify and maximise opportunities
- Ability to maintain focus and positive impact on cost service and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and present results to stakeholders in a structured format
Qualifications & Experience
- Must demonstrate extensive industry knowledge and experience
- Must have held an Operational role at a senior level previously
- Track record of achieving targets and objectives, specifically in relation to operational performance and financial results
- Working knowledge of Tier 1 COMAH requirements and chemical safety regulations are desirable
- Education at Graduate level (or equivalent) or above or appropriate industry experience
- Knowledge of ERP / WMS systems, KPI’s and operational best practices in a 3PL setting
