Operations Manager | Agri-Lloyd | Leominster

Are you experienced in agriculture and seeking a new challenge? An excellent opportunity has arisen at Agri-Lloyd for an Operations Manager in Leominster.

Role Summary

As the Operations Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the Agri-Lloyd Leominster office and production facility, ensuring all tasks are executed to the highest standards with integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Management: Supervise the Agricultural Business Advisor (ABA) and Warehouse Operatives to ensure promises are delivered to field sales colleagues and customers.
• Accounting Oversight: Manage the Accounts Assistant and Credit Controller, overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, bank accounts, and account reconciliation.
• Expense Management: Handle employee expense claims, commissions, and bonuses.
• VAT Compliance: Ensure all aspects of VAT are managed effectively.
• Production Monitoring: Adjust production schedules as needed and follow HSE guidance, ensuring PPE and safety requirements are met.
• Staff Motivation: Manage and motivate staff, addressing personal issues, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement continuous improvement programs.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the Quality Manager to maintain quality standards, conduct testing and inspections, and identify raw material failures.
• Training: Train new staff according to company procedures.
• Supplier Relations: Manage key relationships with suppliers.
• Premises Management: Ensure insurance coverage and maintain a safe, tidy working environment.

Occasional Duties

• Present training courses as required.
• Attend staff meetings, potentially involving travel to other sites.
• Perform additional duties as requested.
• Work additional hours occasionally to meet business needs.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management.
• High level of IT proficiency.
• Hardworking, enthusiastic team player.
• Self-motivated and quick learner.
• High standards of personal conduct.
• Respectful of colleagues, customers, and staff.
• Responsible for the quality of service delivered.
• Reside within 45 minutes of the site.
• Minimum of 5 years of office or operational management experience.

Apply now to seize this great opportunity!