Operations Manager

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Haddenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading distributor in the food processing industry as an Operations Manager, where you'll drive success through operational management and team leadership. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring smooth operations, maximising productivity, and fostering collaboration across departments. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, you'll be part of a company that values adaptability and innovation. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and elevate your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of mentoring and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical skills for operational and fiscal trend reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own the aftersales function, including spares and service admin.
• Drive profitability through cost-reducing initiatives.

Skills

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Operational Management

Education

Business Degree

Professional Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Embark on an exhilarating journey with a leading distributor in the food processing industry, renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. If you're a proactive, self-motivated professional with a knack for leadership and a desire to drive success in operational management, the position of Operations Manager could be your next career milestone. This role offers the opportunity to join a specialist distribution business in the food processing industry, dedicated to supplying top-tier machinery and equipment across the UK & Ireland.

What You Will Do:

1. Own the aftersales function, including Spares and Service Admin/Warehouse and distribution.
2. Ensure H&S/Facilities function compliance with legal standards.
3. Take responsibility for product lines and associated business interests, aligning with company policies.
4. Drive profitability through cost-reducing initiatives without compromising on quality.
5. Prepare budgets, schedules, and organisational reports to promote company growth.
6. Foster collaboration across departments to enhance efficiency and optimisation.

What You Will Bring:

1. A business degree or related professional qualification.
2. Demonstrable team-leadership experience with a proven track record of mentoring and developing multidisciplinary teams.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Business Central & other relevant software applications.
4. Strong analytical skills for operational & fiscal trend reporting.
5. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build rapport at all levels.

This Operations Manager role is pivotal in ensuring smooth operations, maximising productivity, and promoting the company's customer-centric image. Joining the team means being part of a company that values adaptability, flexibility, and a 'Total Processing' approach to deliver perfect solutions to its customers. The company prides itself on being a genuine partner to its customers, ensuring top quality and commercially viable products for end consumers.

Location:

Based on site in Haddenham.

Interested?

If you're ready to elevate your career with a company at the forefront of the food processing industry, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become the Operations Manager and make a meaningful impact.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. Please ensure your CV includes your name, email address, phone number, and location (post code, town, or county).