Business Unit Manager

• 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