Operations Manager

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Operations Manager to join their Senior Management Team. This pivotal role involves overseeing warehouse and service operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in team management and logistics, demonstrating strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership will directly influence organizational growth and success. If you're ready to take on a challenge and make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in operations management or similar roles.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in WMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse and service departments, ensuring efficiency and safety.
• Manage and develop warehouse and service teams to meet sales targets.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Team Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Commercial Awareness

IT Proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Microsoft Navision

Job description

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Operations Manager - KOKI Group UK Ltd

As the Operations Manager, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team at KOKI Group UK Ltd, the UK distributor of Metabo and HiKOKI power tools. You will oversee the warehouse and service departments, playing a vital role in strategic decision-making to achieve organizational growth targets.

1. Ensure the effective, efficient, safe, and clean operation (input, storage, and output) of the warehouse and service departments for both brands, directly influencing monthly sales targets.
2. Manage the warehouse team (five members) and service team (three members), including performance monitoring and staff development.
3. Serve as the Health & Safety Officer for both companies, maintaining high safety standards.
4. Handle main contracts related to warehouse operations, including logistics, waste management, and recycling.
5. Manage relationships with third-party inventory storage providers.
6. Maintain accurate inventory records and oversee periodic activities in the finance IT system.
7. Require at least three years of experience in a similar role.
8. Proficient in IT, including WMS, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
9. Possess excellent communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and outsourced resources.
10. Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
11. Be self-motivated with decision-making, prioritization, and multitasking abilities.
12. Show adaptability, initiative, tenacity, flexibility, and teamwork.
13. Possess robust problem-solving skills.

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience with Microsoft Navision.

Benefits (upon successful completion of probation):