Operations Manager
| Posting date: | 28 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 August 2025 |
| Location: | Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 5GD |
| Company: | New Appointments Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 70440_1753696029 |
Summary
Operations Manager
Ramsgate, Kent
Full-time | Permanent
A great opportunity has opened up for an experienced and proactive Operations Manager to take charge of day-to-day operations across warehouse, logistics, transport, and after-sales. This is a varied and hands-on role where you'll lead a small team, drive performance, and ensure the smooth running of core business functions.
You'll play a key part in embedding processes, managing performance, and aligning daily operations with long-term business goals.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee warehouse operations, transport logistics, goods-in, and after-sales activity.
- Work closely with sales teams to ensure operational support for commercial objectives.
- Supervise and develop a small operational team across logistics, warehouse, and listings.
- Ensure accurate product listings and preparation of items for sale and shipment.
- Monitor and deliver on SLAs and internal KPIs.
- Implement and maintain SOPs, ensuring processes are efficient and compliant.
- Manage and improve daily workflows, equipment maintenance, and health & safety procedures.
- Lead continuous improvement projects to drive efficiency and performance across departments.
What You'll Bring:
- Background in warehousing, transport, or distribution, with experience in logistics coordination.
- Ability to lead and motivate a small team in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with international shipping and understanding of customs procedures is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills.
- Clear communication, good organisational habits, and a proactive mindset.
- Comfortable working closely with senior stakeholders and embedding operational change.
If you're looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact, drive improvement, and take ownership of operational performance, we'd love to hear from you.
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