Operations Manager

Operations Manager ABOUT US Vuba is one of the most exciting and fast growing companies in the area, and our journey has only just begun!
Established in 2009 by entrepreneur Sean Scott, Vuba operate out of 3 locations across the UK.
Our head office is located in Beverley, East Yorkshire, with distribution centres in Birstall, West Yorkshire and Bridgwater, Somerset.
We're proud to be a high-quality British manufacturer and our products are now being used by people all across the world including UK, USA, Australia and Europe.
In 2021 revenue hit £15m and we have a plan to reach £30m in 2024.
We are an ambitious, fast-moving team and are becoming famous for being the best at what we do and delivering an awesome customer experience.
We are a brand that customers love and have built an incredibly loyal following on social media with over 700k followers, more than one thousand 5 star Trustpilot reviews - being part of the Vuba team means representing brands you can be proud of.
We're an award-winning business and have been recognised in the national press as a Sunday Times Top 100 Fastest Growing Company and a Financial Times Top 1000 Company in Europe.
The Role An exciting opportunity to join our Easihold division has opened for an Operations Manager.
Easihold has taken the market by storm racking up over a 100million views on TikTok and becoming a go to product for people across the globe.
In this role you will be working closely with our Team ensuring they receive the World Class Vuba customer service and products that we strive for!
As an Operations Manager at Vuba, you will: Drive excellence, best practice, operational controls, cost savings and service improvements Ensure production capacity matches demand, in the short and long term, through control of overtime, manning levels, shift working, capital investment where justified or improvement in efficiencies Purchase raw materials, finished goods, packaging and other materials Continually improve, update and maintain standard working procedures, method statements and QA practices Work with the sales team to convert the sales forecast into a production plan Maintain reports of suppliers, based on quality, timeliness and price Forecast volume increases and decreases and communicate these changes to suppliers within agreed lead times Utilise historic data, current trends and budgets to forecast consignment stock levels in 3PL warehouses globally Provide analysis of product and goods wastage and recommendations on where cost improvements can be made or pack sizes can be adjusted Promote safe working practices and assist with all aspects of H&S compliance Enact analytical thinking, with the ability to apply numerical skills, thinking critically and checking for errors or variance Carry out regular performance appraisals, retraining and reskilling as appropriate to the Company's needs Carry out general administrative responsibilities within the department We're looking for somebody who has: Experience organising and planning in a manufacturing environment Educated to degree level, or equivalent, with relevant experience as defined below.
NEBOSH or working towards desirable.
Excellent project management and leadership skills Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to multitask, prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyse data and identify trends Strong problem-solving skill Salary and Benefits: £35000 - £45000 Regular Team Socials, Events and Celebrations Company Bonus and Incentive Schemes 24 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays Regular Training and Development Opportunities Career Growth and Progression Opportunities – it's a fast growing business!
On Site Parking Opportunities to travel internationally 3PM Finish on Fridays Foodie Friday – The Company buys lunch once a month Working hours: · Monday to Thursday – 8am to 5:30pm · Friday – 7am to 3pm Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year