£26000 - £28000 per annum + pension. healthcare, training Manchester, Greater Manchester

Trainee Operations Manager

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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