Operations Manager

Description:

Newstaff Employment services are recruiting for an - Operations Manager - St Albans AL1

Working closely with projects managers, this position requires the ability to confidently manage project lists

and orders from the start to the end of a project; to include:

Rental and stock availability planning, purchasing of goods, and the ability to accurately managing rental stock on multiple sites and

effective co-ordination of site delivery/collections.

Excellent communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude are essential to this role as is a good level of computer literacy.

A good working knowledge of electrical equipment for the entertainment industry and computerised inventory management systems would be advantageous,

although not essential as training will be provided.

Applicants must be adaptable and willing to assist throughout all areas of our operation. The ability to perform well under pressure in what can sometimes

be an unpredictable industry and to consistently present in a professional responsible manner is imperative.

This position offers excellent career prospects for the right individual, salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience.

The role is based on a 40-hour week Monday – Friday, which will include weekend and evening work as the needs of the business dictate.

Responsibilities & Essential Tasks
The right candidate will be able to:

- Understand and use inventory management software, planning and arranging of goods out and goods in ensuring that the workload is sensibly managed and that deadlines are met. (Training will be provided).
- Be able to effectively communicate with the Warehouse Manager and other relevant staff members to ensure deadlines for projects are met.
- Be responsible for ensuring effective day to day management of the rental software system so that it is kept up to date with current stock levels and stock movements.
- Oversee/audit stock management.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of current industry standards for preparation testing and packaging of rental equipment and ensure that our high standards for equipment prep are maintained.
- Purchasing of goods.

Skills and Qualifications required
This is a role that will suit an articulate and committed individual. We would prefer applications from candidates who either have prior experience working in a similar role, or are able to demonstrate that they can meet the requirements of the role. Prior experience of appropriate work in the entertainment industry will be advantageous.

Essential Skills
The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties.
- Must be an excellent communicator, able to adapt to changing requirements on projects with flexibility and maturity.
- Must be motivated and able to use initiative when under pressure.
- Must be computer literate and have an existing basic understanding of generic spreadsheet software such as Excel.
- Able to take a structured approach to tasks and practice good housekeeping.
- Able to execute a consistently high quality of work that maintains our existing reputation for reliability and quality of service.

Supervisory Responsibility
Must be able to confidently and competently instruct and liaise with the Warehouse Manager.

Salary & Benefits
Excellent salary and career prospects for the right individual commensurate with experience.

Immediate staert please call Zoe on (phone number removed) also send an upto date cv to (url removed)