Operations Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Manager to lead their warehouse and service departments. In this pivotal role, you will oversee operations, manage teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards, all while driving organizational growth. Your expertise in warehouse management systems and strong communication skills will be essential in building relationships with stakeholders and optimizing processes. If you are a proactive leader with a knack for problem-solving and decision-making, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar operations management role.
• Strong proficiency in WMS and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse and service departments to meet sales targets.
• Manage teams and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Commercial Awareness

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Navision

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Operations Manager - KOKI Group UK Ltd

As the Operations Manager, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team at KOKI Group UK Ltd, the UK distributor of Metabo and HiKOKI power tools. You will be responsible for overseeing the warehouse and service departments, playing a vital role in strategic decision-making to drive organizational growth.

1. Ensure the effective, efficient, safe, and clean operation of the warehouse and service departments for both brands, directly influencing monthly sales targets.
2. Manage the warehouse team (five members) and service team (three members), including performance monitoring and development support.
3. Act as the Health & Safety Officer, maintaining the highest safety standards across the company.
4. Oversee main contracts related to logistics, waste management, and recycling.
5. Manage relationships with third-party inventory storage providers.
6. Maintain inventory record accuracy and ensure compliance with financial IT system requirements.
7. Require at least three years of experience in a similar role.
8. Proficient in WMS, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
9. Possess excellent communication skills, professional demeanor, and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and outsourced partners.
10. Demonstrate strong commercial and business awareness.
11. Be self-motivated, capable of decision-making, prioritization, and multitasking.
12. Adaptable, proactive, and a team player with robust problem-solving skills.

Desirable: Experience with Microsoft Navision is a plus but not essential.

Benefits: Available upon successful completion of probation.