Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Manager to join their Senior Management Team. This pivotal role requires overseeing warehouse and service operations for leading power tool brands, ensuring efficiency and safety standards are met. You will manage a dedicated team, drive growth initiatives, and maintain strong relationships with third-party providers. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a strong commercial acumen, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Benefits after probation period

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in IT and warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficient operation of warehouse and service departments.
• Manage warehouse and service teams, ensuring high performance.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Commercial Awareness

IT Proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Microsoft Navision

Job description

Operations Manager Role at 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 driving the organization's growth targets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure the effective, efficient, safe, and clean operation of the warehouse and service departments for both the Metabo and HiKOKI brands, directly influencing monthly sales targets.
2. Manage the warehouse team (five members) and service team (three members), including performance monitoring and development support.
3. Serve as the Health & Safety Officer for both companies, maintaining high safety standards.
4. Oversee main contracts related to warehouse operations, logistics, waste management, and recycling.
5. Manage relationships with third-party inventory storage providers.
6. Ensure inventory records' accuracy and comply with periodic activity requirements of 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 and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and outsourced resources.
10. Demonstrate strong commercial and business awareness.
11. Be self-motivated, capable of decision-making, prioritization, and multitasking.
12. Show adaptability, initiative, and resilience.
13. Be a team player with robust problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills

Previous experience with Microsoft Navision is a plus but not essential.

Benefits

Benefits will be provided upon successful completion of the probation period.