About this role
This permanent role based in Wath upon Dearne offers a salary of £29,875 to £35,180 per annum. The successful candidate will gain exposure to key operational functions including warehouse and stock control, purchasing, service operations, dispatch, quality, health and safety, supplier management and continuous improvement. Working closely with experienced managers, the individual will progressively take ownership of operational activities, projects and people responsibilities as their knowledge and confidence develop. Strong organisational and planning skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritise workload are essential for this position.
Job Description
SUITABLE FOR A TECHNICALLY MINDED AND PRACTICAL PERSON - WITH SOME ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE!!
ARE YOU AN AMBITIOUS AND DRIVEN INDIVIDUAL LOOKING FOR A ROLE WITH CAREER PROGRESSION?
Our client, an international (mechanical) engineering organisation with a base near Barnsley, is now looking to recruit a Trainee / Assistant Operations Manager to join their team.
SUITABLE FOR AN AMBITIOUS TECHNICAL GRADUATE OR TECHNICAL HIGHER EDUCATION!
This is a very exciting opportunity for someone with drive and ambition, who ultimately would want to move into the Operations Manager role in due course!
The successful candidate will gain exposure to all key operational functions including warehouse and stock control, purchasing, service operations, dispatch, quality, health and safety, supplier management and continuous improvement. Working closely with experienced managers, the individual will progressively take ownership of operational activities, projects and people responsibilities as their knowledge and confidence develop.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Practical problem-solving capability.
- Confidence working with data, systems and Microsoft Office.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Desire to progress into a future management position.
Desirable
- Experience within warehousing, logistics, purchasing, manufacturing or operations.
- Supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Stock control or ERP system experience.
- Quality management or Health & Safety knowledge.
- Experience within a technical, engineering or distribution environment.