Operations Manager

eTalent; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK IT refurbishment company is seeking an Operations Manager in Livingston to oversee service delivery and manage production operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing, be highly organized, and possess strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £60,000 OTE plus an optional equity package, with a progression opportunity to Director for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in product related manufacturing or production.
• Proven ability to consistently meet and exceed operational targets.
• Highly organized with strong scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee effective management of production, inventory and order delivery.
• Manage inventory control through materials receipt, storage, production and dispatch.
• Devise and operate a strategic improvement programme.

Skills

Operational target achievement

Team management

Process improvement

Technology understanding

Problem-solving

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.

What our client is looking for in their 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

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.