Operations Manager

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Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (with flexibility and occasional out-of-hours work)
Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, Bonus after probation period, profit share scheme starting 2025

Are you a dynamic and experienced Operations Manager looking for your next challenge? We are recruiting on behalf of a market leader in bespoke exterior steel fabricated products, delivering excellence across the UK with over 150 concurrent projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company that places a strong emphasis on customer service and quality.
About the Role:

As the Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of the company's operations from order to delivery, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and profitability. You will be responsible for:

• Developing and Implementing Strategies: Create operational strategies to increase capacity, drive growth, and achieve business objectives.
• Managing Daily Operations: Oversee design, purchasing, scheduling, project management, and installations to ensure seamless coordination.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost optimisations.
• Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a team of operations professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor key performance indicators and metrics, developing action plans for improvement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other functional leaders to ensure operations are aligned with overall business goals.

Requirements
Requirements:

• A proven track record of success with at least 5 years of experience in an operations or general management role within a fast-paced, £15M+ construction-related project management business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• A deep understanding of business operations and best practices.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in steel fabrication would be beneficial but not essential.

Why Join Our Client?

This is a brand-new role within a thriving company, offering the chance to make a significant impact on the business's growth and success. You will be joining a team that values innovation, excellence, and a proactive approach to customer service. If you are a commercially minded professional with a background in project management and a passion for operational excellence, we want to hear from you.