Operations Manager

Description

Operations Manager
On-site | Full-time
Salary: £60,000-£80,000
Location: Worcester, England, United Kingdom

Take the Lead in Driving Operational Excellence

Are you an experienced operations professional with a deep understanding of supply chain, logistics, warehousing, and transport? Do you thrive on optimising processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring seamless operations? If so, we’re looking for you to join a leading wholesale business in the construction industry as an Operations Manager.

In this senior role, you’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring their supply chain and operational processes support continued growth, delivering exceptional service to their customers while maintaining efficiency and cost control.

Why Join Us?

• Dynamic Leadership Role: Lead and optimise operations across supply chain, warehousing, and logistics.
• Competitive Package: Earn £60,000-£80,000, with excellent benefits.
• Growth-Oriented Business: Join a thriving wholesale company with a turnover exceeding £20 million.
• Strategic Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping and driving operational excellence.
• Accessible Location: Based in Worcestershire, near major transport links (J6 or J7 of the M5).

Your Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Supply Chain Management: Oversee the seamless flow of goods from suppliers to customers, ensuring efficient inventory management, warehousing, and distribution processes.
• Logistics Optimisation: Lead and improve transport and fleet operations, implementing lean practices to enhance delivery efficiency and reliability.
• Warehouse Oversight: Manage warehousing operations, ensuring effective storage, handling, and distribution of goods while maintaining high safety standards.
• Operational Efficiency: Identify and implement process improvements across supply chain and logistics operations to drive cost savings and service enhancements.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all operations adhere to stringent health and safety standards, fostering a safe and efficient workplace.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team, fostering collaboration and performance excellence to achieve business objectives.
• WMS Integration: Contribute to the transition and optimisation of WMS systems to support operational growth and efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced Leader: Proven track record in operations management within wholesale, distribution, or similar product-driven environments.
• Supply Chain Expertise: Deep understanding of logistics, inventory management, warehousing, and transport processes.
• Process Improvement Skills: Experience implementing operational efficiencies and managing WMS system transitions is highly advantageous.
• Safety Focus: Strong commitment to maintaining and improving health and safety standards.
• Collaborative Communicator: Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to manage and inspire teams effectively.

What’s in It for You?

When you join us, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and provides:

Competitive Package: £60,000-£80,000 per annum, performance-based bonus, company car, and more

Opportunities for Impact: Influence and shape operations for a growing business.

Professional Development: Support for ongoing growth and career progression.

About Them:

They are a leading wholesale business in the construction sector, renowned for their fast, reliable service and commitment to excellence. With a growing turnover exceeding £20 million, they’re focused on delivering exceptional value to their customers while maintaining operational efficiency at every step.

If you’re ready to lead and make a difference in a challenging, rewarding role, apply now and be part of a team that drives success and innovation.

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