Operations Manager Hazel Grove, England
Job description
At Aaron Access, we owe our success to the efficiency of organisational processes. To help maintain and grow this standard, we are seeking an experienced operations manager to oversee daily activities at our Head Office in Stockport, Greater Manchester.
The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and proven success in the engineering field of managing multiple departments for maximum productivity. This person will have a background and technical knowledge of engineering, be highly skilled in people management, finance, and operational management, and be able to develop and maintain an environment of trust, diversity, and inclusion within the operations team.
Objectives of this role
- Maintain constant communication with managers, employees both in office and remote working, and clients to ensure proper operations of the company
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols
- Increase the efficiency of existing processes and procedures to enhance the company’s internal capacity
- Ensure that operational activities remain on time and within budget
- Track staffing requirements, engage with the directors in the hiring of new employees as needed
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable departments
Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and support a team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including career development plans for direct reports and problem resolution
- Manage data collection for the updating of metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve proprietary tools and systems
- Work closely with legal and safety departments to ensure that activities remain compliant
- Oversee materials and inventory
- Conduct budget reviews and report cost plans to upper management
Required skills and qualifications
- Two or more years of proven success in an operations management role
- Two years or more engineering team management background
- Strong skills in development and oversight
- Excellent ability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining organisational control of office and remote operations and customer service
- Proficiency in conflict management and business negotiation processes
- An aptitude for learning new software applications
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in operations management, business administration, or related field
- Strong IT skills
- Multiple years of financial and account reporting experience
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hazel Grove: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Operations management: 2 years (required)
- Engineering: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AAS2
Expected start date: 01/10/2023
