Operations Manager

Job Purpose

• Oversees the daily workings of warehouse operations.
• Plans, manages, and implements schedules to ensure deadlines are met, and maintains a high quality standard of product production and delivery.

Operations Manager Job Duties

• Manages the growth and success of the team
• Coordinates activities that affect operational decisions and business requirements
• Responsible for the production, procurement, and planning of daily operations
• Communicates with all relevant employees to ensure delivery times are met
• Plans, schedules, and reviews workload and manpower to make sure targets are being met on a cost-effective basis
• Manages the stock control, and checks that inventory records are accurate
• Ensures the production team has enough time to manufacture and deliver products based on the client’s request
• Creates a detailed schedule based on strict deadlines
• Communicates any changes in the order or delivery date to relevant parties
• Monitors production standards
• Makes sure the working environment maintains access to quality equipment
• Purchases materials and services required for production
• Follows up on interruptions to the order
• Organises, plans, and implements inventory activity
• Confirms that health and safety regulations are followed
• Provides guidance to employees

Operations Manager and Qualifications

• Prior Warehouse and/or Managerial Experience Preferred; Highly Organised;
• Production and Planning Skills Required;
• Understanding of Stock Management Systems;
• Ability to Manage Time and Workload Effectively;
• Excellent Communication Skills, Both Written and Verbal;
• Leadership Skills;
• Experience in Negotiating and Working With Suppliers;
• Ability to Work in a Team Environment;
• Strong Problem Solving Skills;
• Strong Attention to Detail;
• Ability to Engage and Motivate Others;
• Drive to Achieve Results