Operations Manager - Barbados
Deutsche Post
Christ Church, Barbados
Key Tasks
• Ensures compliance with import/export regulations, duties, and tariffs.
• Embraces challenges by taking responsibility for overall efficient and effective Service Center operations regarding pick-up and delivery personnel and services.
• Acknowledges all materials are picked up and delivered to/from all area accounts in a safe, efficient, and timely manner while adhering to DHL guidelines, government regulations, and customer expectation.
• Develops or assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the department.
• Assists with the development of operational plans and budgets based on goals and objectives.
• Prepares various productivity and efficiency reports.
• Ensures that vehicular fleet is maintained mechanically and administratively.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Country Manager
• Facilitate internal training
• Motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
• Oversees the work of staff while taking the responsibility of hiring, coaching, training, and developing subordinate staff.
Skills and Qualifications
• Customer-oriented with strong business acumen and influencing skills
• Strong leadership skills in driving team performance
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to liaise with external customers as well as internal parties and work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient PC skills
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations and procedures involved in the clearance and delivery of shipments would be a distinct advantage
• Ability to work under pressure
• Typically requires Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts or 3-5 years’ experience in related field / influential role
• A valid General Driver’s License
• An acceptable police record
• Will be required to become Dangerous Good Cat 6 Certified
• Professional certification may be required
• Must be able to lift up seventy (70) lbs occasionally
• Must be able to lift forty (40) lbs frequently
* Must be able to walk, climb, reach overhead, squat, bend, kneel, stoop and crouch repeatedly
