Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Operations Manager to lead their warehouse and service departments. This role offers the opportunity to influence key decisions that drive organizational growth within a reputable company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehouse management, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You'll be responsible for ensuring effective operations, managing a dedicated team, and maintaining high safety standards. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in warehouse management.
• Strong IT skills, especially in WMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse and service departments for Metabo and HiKOKI brands.
• Manage a team of eight, ensuring performance and safety standards.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Team Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Commercial Awareness

IT Literacy

Decision Making

Education

3+ years in a similar role

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Navision

Job description

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Operations Manager - KOKI Group UK Ltd

As the Operations Manager, you will be a member of the Senior Management Team involved in running KOKI Group UK Ltd, the UK distributor of Metabo and HiKOKI power tools. You will be responsible for the warehouse and service departments, with opportunities to influence key decisions driving organizational growth.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure the effective, efficient, safe, and clean operation (input, storage, output) of the warehouse and service departments for both the Metabo and HiKOKI brands, contributing to achieving monthly sales targets.
2. Manage the warehouse team (five members) and service team (three members), including performance monitoring and development support.
3. Serve as the Health & Safety Officer for both companies, maintaining high safety standards.
4. Oversee main contracts affecting warehouse operations, including logistics, waste management, and recycling.
5. Manage relationships with third-party inventory storage providers.
6. Ensure inventory records' accuracy and compliance with periodic activity requirements of the finance IT system.
7. Require at least three years of experience in a similar role.
8. Be IT literate, proficient in WMS, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
9. Possess excellent communication skills, a professional manner, and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and outsourced resources.
10. Have strong commercial and business awareness.
11. Be self-motivated, capable of decision-making, prioritization, and multitasking.
12. Be adaptable, proactive, and initiative-taking.
13. Demonstrate tenacity, flexibility, and teamwork.
14. Possess robust problem-solving skills.

Desirable Qualifications

Previous experience with Microsoft Navision is a plus but not essential.

Benefits

Details provided upon successful completion of probation period.