The appointed Operations Manager will assume a pivotal position in the company in streamlining business process and improving efficiencies between production, sales, estimating, design and project management teams to meet company sales and margin objectives.

The Position:

Key responsibilities will include:

• Attending meetings with clients in both public and private sectors for supply only or supply and fit
• Working closely with existing and new installers on new build and refurbishment projects
• Ensuring that sales enquiries are converted to accurate and competitive quotations in a timely manner
• Assisting the sales team in the preparation of CPD seminars
• Working closely with project managers to ensure contracts are delivered on time, to budget and within company and statutory health & safety guidelines
• Promoting close communication between production shop floor and project delivery teams to ensure seamless scheduling

The Candidate:

Applicants will have worked previously for a manufacturer of interior fit out products with operational experience across production, sales, estimating, CAD design and estimating functions and be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working with end clients, main contractors and fit-out subcontractors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products
• Fastidious attention to detail
• Experience in the healthcare, education, leisure, commercial and public sectors
• Pragmatic problem solving skills and prioritising abilities

The Company:

A leading UK manufacturer of cubicle partitions, IPS ducting, vanity units, benching and lockers, our client has been established for over 80- years and delivers fit out projects for commercial washrooms, high-end leisure facilities and schools, both directly and via a trusted network of approved installers.