Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Manager to lead their warehouse and service departments. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence key decisions that drive growth targets for leading power tool brands. You will manage a dedicated team, ensuring efficient operations while maintaining high safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in operations management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster relationships with stakeholders. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management with a focus on warehouse and service departments.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in WMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse and service operations to meet sales targets.
• Ensure safety standards and compliance with inventory records.

Skills

Team Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

IT Literacy

Commercial Awareness

Education

3+ years in Operations Management

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Navision

Job description

Job Title: Operations Manager

As the Operations Manager, you will be a member of the Senior Management Team involved in the running of 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 the organization's growth targets.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the effective, efficient, safe, and clean operation (input, storage, and output) of the warehouse and service departments for both the Metabo and HiKOKI brands, directly impacting monthly sales targets.
2. Manage the warehouse team (five members) and the 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 contracts related to 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, with proficiency in WMS, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
9. Possess excellent communication skills, a professional manner, and the ability to build and maintain 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 a team player.
13. Demonstrate robust problem-solving skills.

Desirable but not essential:

• Previous experience with Microsoft Navision.

Benefits:

Details to be provided upon successful completion of probation.