Operations Manager

OXFORD SAFETY COMPONENTS; Launton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Safety Components in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee commercial, logistics, office administration and health and safety functions, partnering with the General Manager to drive strategic objectives while upholding safety, quality and performance.

The role focuses on leading day-to-day operations, coordinating cross-functionally with sales, procurement and finance, and driving continuous improvements in inventory management and cost control.

Qualifications

• Previous people management and leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety management principles.
• Excellent planning, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple operational activities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the business, ensuring safe, efficient and effective delivery across all departments.
• Work closely with the General Manager and leadership team to achieve business objectives and support growth.
• Support the Commercial Manager in achieving training and recertification targets.
• Support the Commercial Manager in trainer resource planning, workloads and diary scheduling.
• Support the sales team and coordinate activities with the Senior Business Development Manager.
• Support the Warehouse Manager in maintaining stock levels and resolving stock-related issues.
• Oversee intercompany orders and supplier relationships.
• Lead stock review meetings and drive continuous improvements in inventory management.
• Manage all Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) activities, including risk assessments, audits, policy management and compliance.
• Maintain ISO 9001 standards and ensure compliance with Group requirements.
• Lead Health & Safety meetings, training programmes, inspections and reporting activities.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the business.
• Lead, develop and support operational teams.
• Support management of appraisals, absence reporting and resource planning.
• Ensure mandatory training and competency requirements are maintained.
• Monitor operational costs and identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support accounts activities, including credit control and debt recovery.
• Work collaboratively with sales, marketing and finance teams to support business performance.
• Coordinate management meetings, team briefings and internal communications.
• Manage supplier relationships and approve operational purchasing within agreed limits.
• Support the planning and delivery of company events, meetings and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

People management

Health & Safety management

Planning & organising

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

IT skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Oxford Safety Components is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative fall prevention and safe access solutions. Since 2000, we have been helping organisations create safer working environments through practical, award-winning products that protect people working at height across a range of industries.

Job specification:

The role provides operational leadership across commercial, logistics, office administration, and health and safety functions to support business growth, customer satisfaction and profitability. The position works closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team to deliver strategic objectives whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and operational performance

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the business, ensuring safe, efficient and effective delivery across all departments.
• Work closely with the General Manager and leadership team to achieve business objectives and support growth.
• Support the Commercial Manager in achieving training and recertification targets.
• Support the Commercial Manager in trainer resource planning, workloads and diary scheduling.
• Support the sales team and coordinate activities with the Senior Business Development Manager.
• Support the Warehouse Manager in maintaining appropriate stock levels and resolving stock-related issues.
• Oversee intercompany orders and supplier relationships.
• Lead stock review meetings and drive continuous improvements in inventory management.
• Manage all Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) activities, including risk assessments, audits, policy management and compliance.
• Maintain ISO 9001 standards and ensure compliance with Group requirements.
• Lead Health & Safety meetings, training programmes, inspections and reporting activities.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the business.
• Lead, develop and support operational teams.
• Support management of appraisals, absence reporting and resource planning.
• Ensure mandatory training and competency requirements are maintained.
• Monitor operational costs and identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support accounts activities, including credit control and debt recovery.
• Work collaboratively with sales, marketing and finance teams to support business performance.
• Coordinate management meetings, team briefings and internal communications.
• Manage supplier relationships and approve operational purchasing within agreed limits.
• Support the planning and delivery of company events, meetings and employee engagement initiatives.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Previous people management and leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety management principles.
• Excellent planning, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple operational activities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyse data and produce operational reports.
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and cost management experience.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience managing ISO 9001 systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and environmental management systems.
• Experience within manufacturing, logistics, construction products or safety-related industries.
• Stock control, procurement and supply chain management experience.