Operations Manager - Digital Roll Out £55,000 - £60,0000 + benefits Remote based - extensive UK travel
Overview:
This is a market leading service provider within the end to end supply chain space. They work with major multiple retailers to optimize asset tracking and management across the UK and Europe. They are rolling out cutting-edge tracking devices and digital solutions across 39 sites in the UK and Europe and are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the on-site rollout, training, and support for this exciting initiative.
This role is critical to ensuring the smooth implementation of the new asset tracking technology, which will enhance visibility, efficiency, and operational control throughout the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the rollout of asset tracking devices and solutions across 39 sites in the UK and Europe.
- Deliver hands-on training and on-site support to service centre managers and teams, ensuring they are fully equipped to use the new technology.
- Provide ongoing operational support to ensure smooth adoption and integration of tracking devices into daily processes.
- Act as the key point of contact for service centres, troubleshooting issues and resolving challenges to minimize disruption to operations.
- Travel extensively to all UK and European sites, managing the delivery of the project at each location.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders across the business, including IT, logistics, and senior management, to align project goals and expectations.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience (3+ years) as an Operations Manager or similar role in implementing new technology or digital rollouts preferably within the supply chain, logistics, or asset management industries.
- Strong project management skills, with experience overseeing large-scale rollouts or implementations across multiple locations.
- Excellent training and people management skills, with the ability to deliver hands-on support to operational teams.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including internal teams and external suppliers, with strong communication and negotiation skills.
- A good understanding of technology solutions within the supply chain, particularly in asset tracking or fleet management systems.
- Proven experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to manage multiple sites and competing priorities.
- Highly organized, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Comfortable with extensive travel (up to 50% of the time) across the UK and Europe.
- Experience working with major retailers or large-scale logistics operations is a plus.
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