Operations Manager

Role – Operations Manager Location – Trafford Park Salary – Basic Salary £38 – 43K, bonus structure; company pension; 25 days holiday Alcedo Selection is proud to be partnering with the UK’s leading distributor of sheet plastic materials and roll media products. The company operates from 26 locations nationally and service a wide variety of different clients, working across many different markets including: Sign and Display, Industrial, Construction/Architectural and Engineering. The company pride themselves on the bespoke service they provide to the customer base, that helps its clients operate at the highest efficiency levels. As a market leading international operator, they attract material brands that are the cornerstones of the industries in which they operate and, in many instances, are the number one specified brand product in the sector. The company also offer a number of value-added processes to help customers receive orders how they want to receive them, saving clients valuable time and energy. The Role: Reporting to the General Manager the hands on Operations Manager will lead a continuous improvement operation/culture that meets the needs of the customer while supporting growth, improving efficiency, and minimizing risk to the business. To ensure value for money is achieved in all operational expenditure while overseeing and maintaining all health safe legal requirements. Role Responsibilities: Stock Control Responsible for ensuring all SPI’s are followed and to identify procedural inefficiencies, develop solutions and implement improvements. Equipment Responsible for the maintenance of all equipment and Warehouse Assets and for service providers to be cost effective. Production Control Responsible for the efficiency of production and the quality of the goods produced. Customer Service Responsible for identifying and resolving delays to service and to develop operating practices to support growth. Transportation & Drivers Ensure company compliance of all transport policies, legislation and procedures including Tacos and Drivers Hours Operations Managers are responsible for the compliance of the operator’s license and driver training. Ensure delivery routes are optimised and 3PLs managed cost effectively Health & Safety Operation Managers are responsible for the upkeep of procedures and ongoing training related to Health & Safety in the workplace. People & Development Responsible for all training and development of the warehouse team. This role needs an individual who has track record and a passion for delivering operational excellence. The business needs a person who will identify and deliver change in order to produce enhanced business results