Job title Operations Manager Location Waltham Abbey Hours of work Contracted 42.5 hours week – Monday to Friday Salary Circa £50,000 to £55,000 depending onJob title Operations Manager Location Waltham Abbey Hours of work Contracted 42.5 hours week – Monday to Friday Salary Circa £50,000 to £55,000 depending on skills and experience Our client are a proud independent bathroom manufacturer and distributor. They have a heritage of innovation and a wealth of experience supplying the leading names in bathrooms for over 37 years. Main purpose of the role: To manage and oversee the customer service, warehouse and logistic functions at our clients Waltham Abbey site to achieve the safe, efficient, timely and profitable delivery of orders to customers. To maintain and develop the business structures with profitable implementation of the Company’s Objectives in relation to internal logistics and operational standards. Knowledge, Skills & Experience RequiredProven experience of warehousing, logistics and distribution managementExperience within a similar industry is highly desirable but not essentialFinancial and Commercial awarenessSound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and practiceBasic working knowledge of environmental legislationKnowledge and experience of work processesGood interpersonal and people management skillsGood motivator and people developerHighly organised; must be able to prioritise to manage workloadsA thorough knowledge of the Supply Chain is required, with particular emphasis on experience of: Warehousing, Transport, Health and Safety and Logistics ITCommunication and negotiation skills are essentialProficient in providing business solutions and communicating these for executionUnderstanding of operational issues related to business performance and productivityProven ability to follow company policy and procedures for all operational matters i.e. Health and Safety, Business Controls, Human Resources etcControl HS&E trainingOversee or perform investigations as required for accidents/incidents.Report recommending approach to prevent any recurrence.Key Result AreasTo deliver targeted improvements to group internal logisticsWork closely with Warehouse Managers to ensure efficient logistics operationsContinual analysis and review of the operational processes across the site to establish their effectivenessActively seek cost-effective solutions to improve the strategic and tactical running of the businessTo meet business objectives of responsiveness and agility to maximise customer satisfaction by developing best practice operational cost-efficient processesTo develop and maintain best operating practice for the business, where appropriate ensuring the consistency of working methods and procedures across all sites, including stock management processesTo maximise efficiency and productivity through the effective deployment of resources and staff; recommend appropriate investment in plant and machineryTo monitor achievement of service levels, operating efficiencies, stock management, and supporting administration. To take remedial action where required in consultation with the Managing DirectorSupport the implementation of Stock Management methods and procedures to increase stock availability at site while reducing overall stock holdingsTo establish and maintain strong, productive working relationships with the sales and Customer Service team to achieve a realistic standard of service which both meets and exceeds customer expectationTo take responsibility for recruiting, appraising, training and developing supervisors and staffTo manage the cost budgets in areas of responsibilityTo ensure the security, repair and maintenance of the sites, including offices, land, plant and machineryTo maintain a high profile for Health and Safety and to ensure the enforcement of safe working practices at all times; to ensure the adherence of supervisors and staff to the statutory and Company requirements in respect of all H&S issuesTo liaise with external transport hauliers to ensure the most effective costs and efficienciesUndertake quarterly review meetings with transport suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness and optimum service levelsQualificationA proven history of success in operations managementProfessional qualification - Six Sigma, CPC or related subjects desirable but not essentialBenefits:Holidays – 23 days rising to 25 after 5 complete years’ service.Employer Pension scheme – 3 contributionIf you feel you have the relevant experience then we’d love to hear from you, apply today