Operations Manager

ASC Connections; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing distribution business seeks an Operations Manager in Lutterworth to lead teams and streamline processes for continued success. This role involves overseeing departments, managing KPIs, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring extensive supply chain experience, particularly in B2C distribution, along with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex supply chain environment, preferably within B2C distribution.
• Commercial exposure and analytical approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources efficiently across departments.
• Monitor and control KPIs to meet targets.
• Train, motivate, and lead teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Job description

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A rapidly growing distribution business operating direct to consumers is seeking an Operations Manager to lead their team to continued success.

Reporting directly to the MD, the purpose of this Operations Manager role is to streamline the business and its processes to maintain high quality and service standards as the business continues to grow. In the mid to long term, there is potential for promotion to a Director level, making this role more of an Operations Director Designate.

You will manage three main functions of the business, with three managers directly reporting to you and a team of over 35 staff. The role also involves streamlining operations across sites in three other countries to match UK standards. This company is on the verge of significant growth, transitioning from a mid-sized SME with 130 employees. You will have the opportunity to implement meaningful change, making this a challenging yet rewarding role.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Planning and utilizing resources efficiently across departments.
2. Monitoring and controlling KPIs to meet business, financial, and service targets.
3. Training, motivating, managing, and leading teams, while fostering strengths and addressing development areas.
4. Overseeing operational processes to ensure efficiency and readiness for growth.
5. Maximizing productivity and P&L through effective resource utilization.
6. Producing operational reports to support new systems, processes, and procedures.
7. Building strong relationships with internal teams.
8. Ensuring compliance with Quality and Health & Safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a complex supply chain environment, preferably within B2C distribution, with commercial exposure and a highly analytical approach with strong attention to detail.

If you're interested in joining a growing business that offers autonomy and support, and you meet the requirements, please apply via the link provided.

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