Operations Manager

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Livingston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK IT refurbishment company in Livingston is seeking an Operations Manager. The role includes managing production, inventory, and order delivery while leading a high-performing team. Ideal candidates should have experience in product manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and be highly organized. This full-time position offers a salary of £50,000 to £60,000 OTE with equity options for the right candidate.

Benefits

Laptop

Mobile phone

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven ability to exceed operational targets.
• Experience in product manufacturing or production is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and team commitment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, inventory, and delivery management.
• Manage inventory control through all stages.
• Report performance to the MD and senior team.
• Devise strategic improvement programs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team management

Operational targeting

Process improvement

Technology understanding

Scheduling

Job description

Overview

Operations Manager - Livingston

£50,000 to £60,000 OTE + optional Equity package

As a leading UK IT refurbishment company, our client helps businesses, schools, and public sector organisations access high-quality, carbon-neutral IT hardware at 60% of the cost of new equipment.

They are looking for a motivated individual who has extensive experience in product related manufacturing or production. This is a critical hire for them to deliver improvements in key operational areas while they expand into new markets.

As their Operations Manager, your purpose will be to deliver all aspects of service delivery giving exceptional experience to their customers, serving them efficiently and effectively, while managing the wider business needs and commitments.

Progression to Director with equity will be included in the package for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the effective management of production, inventory and order delivery.
• Closely manage inventory control through materials receipt, storage, production and dispatch.
• Tightly manage a schedule of production and dispatch using trackable measures.
• Report to the MD and senior team on performance to target.
• Devise and operate a strategic improvement programme with monthly and quarterly reviews.

Qualifications / Ideal candidate

• Proven ability to consistently meet and exceed operational targets through resourceful problem-solving.
• Skilled at fostering a high performing team culture, driving accountability, and supporting development.
• An ability to challenge and positively improve the existing processes.
• A proven track record for developing processes that work.
• A keen understanding of technology.
• Highly organised with strong scheduling and team management skills.

Our Client's Team

Our client is a close team working together towards a common goal. They continually work hard to build a supportive yet striving work environment, which has resulted in many of their team members staying with them for years and advancing within the business.

To succeed in this job, you will need a proven track record of delivering results in operations, ideally within product manufacturing or production.

Benefits and role details

This is a full-time role with on target earnings of £50,000 to £60,000, including equity for the right candidate. Other benefits include a laptop, mobile phone and free parking.

If you're a proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited about growth opportunities, you’re in the right place.

If this sounds like you, our client would love to hear from you.

What to expect next

• You’ll hear from them within 2 days of applying.
• Selected candidates will be invited to complete a short psychometric assessment.
• Candidates will be short listed and invited to a zoom call with the managing director.
• 3 candidates will then be invited to meet the team and visit their operations facility in Livingston.

They look forward to hearing from you and excited for you to potentially become part of their team.