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Trainee Operations Manager

Leading UK based Manufacturer of Packaging solutions

Manchester Area

Days 40 hours per week (Mon-Thurs: 8am-5pm, Fridays: 8am-4.10pm)

Depending on experience ranging up to £28,000, pension, healthcare package, training

This is an opportunity to work for a world leading packaging solutions and an established global brand within a progressive business. This role involves working within the purchasing department and will appeal to a candidate looking for job security, training and progression opportunities and a company that gives back to their employees.

Job Description:

• To follow a hands-on training plan where you will work in each department to acquire a full understanding of each function of the business and build credibility by doing the job you will one day manage.
• Learn various line and staff functions, including operations, management viewpoints and company policies and practices affecting each area of business.
• Meet performance goals and objectives set by upper management and determined upon acceptance of position.
• Shadow experienced employees to acquire their knowledge, methods, procedures, and standards required.
• Lead or assist in special projects as set by upper management.
• Report on a predetermined basis on progress of goals and objectives.
• Monitor performance progress with management and trainers.
• Observe experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for performance of departmental duties.
• Train in functions and operations of related departments to facilitate subsequent transferability between departments and provide greater promotional opportunities.
• Provide support as needed in the various departments, including reporting, data-entry, presentation creation, strategic planning, customer service as needed.
• To ensure effective communication and cooperation between departments for optimum efficiency.
• To fulfill other duties as reasonably required by a manager to support the functioning and smooth running of a department and the business.
• Attend site visits to suppliers in the UK and Europe.
• Any other ad hoc duties commensurate with the role.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Graduate – evidence of higher learning (ideally Degree) or equivalent through work experience
• 3+ years’ experience in Operations
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• A quick learner, motivated towards career growth within our business
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and interact effectively with a wide range of staff and customers
• Hands on approach to all tasks
• Proactive problem solver with ability to overcome challenges and present solutions to quickly resolve issues
• A Strategic thinker, staying ahead of the game and delivering plans to promote and further the aims and ambitions of the business
• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy with a strong sense of responsibility
• Able to multi-task and juggle competing priorities effectively in a fast paced environment
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Strong written, analytical and presentation skills
• Resourceful, well organised with demonstrable leadership potential
• Flexibility to travel to USA and Europe

Company Information

As a business our client is a market leading manufacturing company with a strong presence on both a UK and global scale. With a growing portfolio of clients and plans to expand even further this role provides a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.

To apply please email your CV / resume to eleana@hunterselection.co.uk

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