Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the warehouse and service departments. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence key operational decisions and contribute to growth targets. You will manage a dedicated team, ensuring efficient and safe operations while maintaining high standards of health and safety. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to multitask effectively. Join a dynamic team and play a crucial role in driving the organization's success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse and service departments, ensuring efficient operations.
• Oversee health and safety standards and team performance.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Team Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Commercial Awareness

IT Literacy

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Navision

Job description

Job Title: Operations Manager

As the Operations Manager, you will be a member of the Senior Management Team and involved in the running of KOKI Group UK Ltd, the UK distributor of Metabo and HiKOKI power tools. You are individually responsible for the warehouse and service departments and will have a real opportunity to be involved with key decisions that will drive the organisation towards its growth targets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the effective, efficient, safe, and clean operation (input, storage, and output) of the warehouse and service departments for both the Metabo and HiKOKI brands, contributing to achieving monthly sales targets.
2. Manage the warehouse team (five members) and service team (three members), including monitoring performance and supporting their development.
3. Serve as the Health & Safety Officer for both companies, ensuring high standards of health and safety.
4. Oversee main contracts affecting warehouse operations, including logistics, waste management, and recycling.
5. Manage relationships with third-party inventory storage providers.
6. Ensure accuracy of inventory records and compliance with periodic activity requirements of the finance IT system.
7. Require at least three years of experience in a similar role.
8. Be IT literate, proficient in WMS, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
9. Possess excellent communication skills with a professional manner and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and outsourced resources.
10. Have strong commercial and business awareness.
11. Be self-motivated with the ability to make decisions, prioritize, and multitask.
12. Be adaptable, take initiative, and demonstrate tenacity.
13. Be a flexible team player with robust problem-solving skills.

Desirable but Not Essential:

• Previous experience using Microsoft Navision.

Benefits:

Details to be provided upon successful completion of probation.