Finlay Jude Associates Ltd
Operations Manager
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Operations Manager
Operations Manager - Greater Manchester Area (FJA Recruitment)
FJA are recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager on behalf of our client in the Greater Manchester area.
The Role:
Our client is seeking a self-motivated, dynamic Operations Manager with a passion for streamlining operations to deliver efficiency gains, process improvements, and staff development. The ideal candidate will provide expert guidance in implementation and adoption of new systems, particularly as they have recently introduced a new ERP system (Coins) and require support in its transition for a smooth operational transition.
This fully office-based position (Monday–Friday) offers a market-leading salary up to £40,000, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
The Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in:
- Driving commercial efficiencies and ensuring data integrity
- Manage complex financial administration, including plant hire, hire rates, and asset utilisation
- Maintain resource tracking and cost management
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Leading Plant Division operations
- Oversee day-to-day office functions and team management across the Plant Division
- Identify and implement process improvements, strengthening systems and commercial controls
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ERP adoption and optimisation
- Support migration and optimisation across divisions of the newly-implemented Coins ERP system
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People Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Plant Division office team
- Oversee plant administration, coordination, and reporting
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Continuous improvement
- Drive operational efficiencies and foster team engagement
- Champion process innovations, ensuring alignment with business goals
Requirements
Essential:
- Background in construction, engineering, or plant industry (required)
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills – able to influence, engage, and motivate
- Excellent organisational and computer literacy (covering ERP and administrative tools)
- Resilience, initiative, and hands-on problem-solving mindset (‘get stuck in’ attitude)
- Proven commercial acumen and financial process management skills
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Desirable (advantageous):
- Experience with the Coins ERP system
- Demonstrated history of driving efficiency improvements in high-volume team environments
Why Apply?
Our client is an industry-leading, successful and rapidly growing organisation committed to delivering excellence. This is an opportunity to:
✔ Join an ever-increasing, high-performing team ✔ Make a practical impact by shaping operations and employee experience ✔ Work within a modern, well-supported ERP framework
Deadline & Notes:
- Due to high application volumes, acknowledgement and shortlisting responses may not be personalised
- If you have not heard feedback within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful for this role.
Commitment Statement: All employment decisions are made on merit, qualifications, and ability. Our advert adheres to equality policies and does not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
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