Finlay Jude Associates Ltd
Operations Manager

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Job Opportunity: Operations Manager
FJA are currently recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager on behalf our client based in the Greater Manchester area.
They are in need of a self-motivated and dynamic Operations Manager with a passion for streamlining operations to help drive efficiency, improve processes and coach staff. The ideal person will have experience in implementing systems as they have recently changed to a new ERP system and need support in the smooth transition.
The Operations Manager role is offering a salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience. The role will be fully office based, working Monday – Friday.
Key Responsibilities In The Role Of Operations Manager
- Driving commercial efficiencies and ensuring data integrity.
- You will have a keen eye for detail and have the capabilities to manage complex financial administration specific to the plant hire, hire rates and asset utilisation.
- You will take full control of the Plant Division’s office function and team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while identifying and implementing improvements across processes, systems, and commercial controls.
- The business has recently implemented a new ERP system (Coins), centralising operations, and this role will support adoption and optimisation across the division.
- Lead and manage the Plant Division office team.
- Oversee plant administration, coordination, and reporting.
- Drive process improvement and operational efficiencies.
- Ensure strong commercial awareness across plant operations.
- Maintain accurate records, cost tracking, and documentation.
- Encourage engagement and bring the team on board with change initiatives.
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Required Experience For The Operations Manager Role
- Essential: Background in construction, engineering, or plant.
- Strong people skills – able to influence, engage, and motivate.
- Excellent organisational and computer skills.
- Resilient, proactive, and able to take initiative.
- Experience with Coins ERP would be a huge advantage.
- A hands-on approach with the drive to “get stuck in” and make improvements.
- Strong computer / organisational skills.
- Strong commercial awareness.


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Our client is an industry leader, delivering excellence in everything they do, so this is an excellent opportunity to join a hugely successful and ever-growing business. If you are interested in this fantastic Operations Manager opportunity, then please apply now with your current updated CV.
Important Notice
Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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