At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily operations and support the branch team in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading scaffolding company focused on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and continuous improvement in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving efficiency and leading a motivated team.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations, preferably in scaffolding, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for a motivated Operations Manager to oversee and support the daily operations of our branch. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating operational activities across the yard and commercial office, leading the local Operations team, and ensuring efficient logistics, inventory, and operational processes. Ideally, you bring experience from the scaffolding industry and enjoy combining operational execution with people leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management of the Branch Operations team
- Manage daily operations following the company standard operating procedures in the area of yard and commercial office
- Plan and control material requirements and logistic processes for the country
- Analyse, prepare and interpret KPIs to improve operational performance
- Inventory and demand management which includes quarterly Forecasting process (Demand Planning) as well as operative management of inventory levels
- Cost center and investment planning in the area of Operations
- Planning and optimization of staff and material expenses
- Take care of data quality and efficiency in the commercial office
- Work with the Yard manager to effectively lead the branch team and ensure procedures are followed
- Work with the team to manage transport requirements and the costs of freight and haulage
- Identify any areas for operational improvement of productivity and efficiency within the branch and its operations
- Responsible for the compliance with local laws and regulations (work safety, environment)
- Coordination and carrying out of staff development programs for Operations employees in the branches
Qualifications:
- Apprenticeship, MBO or equal
- Experience in Operations within the scaffolding industry
- Comfortable working with Excel, Word, Outlook, and willing to learn additional systems and software
- Ability to motivate and lead operational teams while promoting a safe and efficient work environment
- Reliable team leader with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured and accurate way
- Good knowledge of spoken and written English
Operations Manager Scaffolding in Birmingham employer: Doka GmbH
As an Operations Manager in our dynamic scaffolding branch, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer competitive benefits, a commitment to safety, and opportunities for continuous improvement, all within a collaborative team environment that values your leadership skills and operational expertise.
