Operations Manager Devizes, England
Job description
Main duties:
· Creating a positive work environment to improve staff productivity.
· Identifying any products, services, and equipment to be purchased.
· Monitoring and forecasting inventory, determining purchasing needs, and identifying costs.
· Establishing quality standards and ensuring that bought stock meets company standards.
· Managing procurement budget and preparing cost estimates.
· Compiling and maintaining purchase records, supplier databases and procurement contracts.
· Managing stock and BOMs.
· Ensuring departments meet profit and KPIs.
· Coordinating staff recruitment, training, and schedules.
· Leading operational meetings.
· Preparing Progress Reporting for directors.
· Maintenance of ISO 9001.
Key skills
· Proficiency in SAGE 200 Stock (must).
· Experience in small-batch engineering production.
· Minimum ten years of experience in operations.
· IOSH or NEBOSH desirable.
· Competent in the use of Microsoft Word & Excel
· Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, HND or higher desirable.
· Self-starting and proactive, efficient time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Strong negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and ethics.
· Analytical skills and ability to make sound business decisions.
· Ability to apply business continuity principles, theories, and practices.
· Ability to interpret complex business issues and apply cost-effective solutions.
· In-depth knowledge of operational resilience deliverables and processes.
· Excellent communication.
· Good mechanical aptitude with strong IT and technical skills.
· Commercial acumen.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Devizes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Operations management: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
