Operations and Scheduling Manager Location: Lostock Hall, Preston Salary: A GBP 30,000 to A GBP 40,000 depending on experience + bonus Full:time, Permanent Monday to Friday Core hours: Typically 7:00am : 3:00pm, however flexibility is essential to support the operational requirements of the business and installation teams.
Our client is a growing specialist decking company delivering high:quality installation projects across the North West and beyond. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Operations and Scheduling Manager to oversee the day:to:day coordination of projects, scheduling and operational planning.
This is a key role within the business, suited to someone who thrives in a fast:paced environment and can keep projects organised, key contacts updated and operations running efficiently.
The role: This is a varied and fast:moving operational role involving scheduling, logistics, team coordination and overall project support.
You will be responsible for planning and coordinating installation schedules, managing operational workflow, organising materials and supporting fitting teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the high standards.
The successful candidate will be confident managing multiple projects simultaneously, dealing with changing priorities and making quick decisions within a busy operational environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating and scheduling installation projects
Organising daily workloads for fitting teams
Ensuring projects are delivered on time and efficiently
Managing operational diaries, logistics and workflow planning
Coordinating materials, deliveries and site requirements
Communicating with key contacts regarding schedules and project updates
Supporting installation teams with day:to:day operational requirements
Managing reactive changes and problem solving effectively
Monitoring operational progress and helping improve processes and efficiencies
Working closely with management to support the continued growth of the business
What we are looking for:
Previous experience within operations, scheduling, installation scheduling, logistics or project coordination
Strong organisational and planning skills
Ability to manage multiple moving projects at once
Excellent communication and people skills
Confident working in a fast:paced operational environment
Strong attention to detail and proactive approach
Good IT and administration skills
Flexible attitude with a willingness to support the wider business where needed
Experience within construction, fit:out, landscaping, home improvement, building products, manufacturing or installation:led industries would be highly advantageous.
Why apply?
Key role within a growing and ambitious business
Opportunity to make a real impact on operations and efficiency
Varied and hands:on position with autonomy and responsibility
Supportive team environment
Long:term career opportunity with a growing company
If you are highly organised, solutions:focused and enjoy keeping operations running smoothly, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your updated CV.
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