Department Manager – Nights

GXO Logistics, Inc.

Department Manager leading operational performance across multiple warehouse functions in a logistics company. Aiming for operational excellence and driving team performance.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeCrick • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £47,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills in a fast-paced logistics environment, focusing on operational performance, continuous improvement, and stakeholder collaboration to achieve service and quality targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Operational Performance ManagementLeadership and People ManagementStakeholder ManagementProblem-SolvingMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Operational Systems KnowledgePerformance Reporting ToolsRoot Cause AnalysisKPI ManagementResource PlanningWorkflow Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam MotivationEngagement SkillsDecision-Making Abilities

Industry Keywords

LogisticsDistributionWarehouse ManagementContinuous ImprovementCustomer-Focused Approach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage multiple operational areas, ensuring service, productivity, quality, and KPI targets are consistently achieved
Drive operational performance through effective resource planning, workflow management, and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop, coach, and support Front Line Managers (FLMs), creating a high-performance culture focused on engagement and accountability
Monitor operational and financial performance, identifying risks, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions
Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional service and support site-wide objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous management experience within a fast-paced logistics, distribution, or warehouse environment
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, engage, and develop teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal
A customer-focused approach with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience using operational systems and performance reporting tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

22 days annual leave (inc bank holidays)
company sponsored pension scheme
private medical & dental insurance
24/7 online GP service
life assurance
fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
access to MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts
cycle to work scheme
cashback cards
saving scheme