Operations Manager

Agri Lloyd Operations Manager Leominster

Do you have experience in an agriculture setting Are you looking for a new challenge

An Excellent opportunity has arisen within Agri Lloyd for an Operations Manager

Role Summary

As Operations Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of the AgriLloyd Leominster office and production facility and to ensure that all tasks are carried out to the highest standards and with integrity at all times.

Main Duties

• Manage the Agricultural Business Advisor (ABA) and Warehouse Operatives on a daily basis to ensure that we deliver what we promise to both our field sales colleagues and customers
• Manage the Accounts Assistant and Credit Controller on a daily basis and oversea the accounting function in relation to:
• Purchase ledger
• Sales Ledger
• Credit Control
• Bank accounts and accounts reconciliation
• Manage and pay employee expense claims commissions and bonuses
• Responsible for all aspects of VAT
• Monitor the production processes and adjust production schedules as needed
• Follow HSE guidance ensuring all PPE and H and Safety requirements are adhered to by the production team and visitors
• Manage and motivate staff including dealing with any personal issues that may arise creating accurate records and ensuring procedures are adhered to
• Develop and implement a programme of continuous improvement
• Work with the group Quality Manager to ensure quality standards are continuously met and appropriate testing and inspections are carried out. Identifying any raw material failures
• Carry out in process and finished goods inspections of all manufactured products in line with expectations of the Quality Managers
• Train new staff in line with company procedures
• Manage key relationships with suppliers
• Premises management including insurance and a safe and tidy working environment

Occasional Duties

• Present training courses where required
• Attend staff meetings including possible travel to other sites
• Carry out any other duties as requested
• Some hours additionally around set working hours may be required on occasion to meet the needs of the business

Personal Attributes

• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management
• High level of IT skills
• An hard working enthusiastic team player
• Able to work under little supervision selfmotivator and a quick learner
• Demonstrate high standards of personal conduct
• Value and respect colleagues customers and other members of staff
• Take personal responsibility for the quality of service that any reports deliver
• Live within 45 minutes of the site
• Have at least 5 years office or operational management experience

Apply now to avoid missing out on this great opportunity!