Strategic Operations Manager

23 hours ago


Oldbury, Sandwell, United Kingdom SGS Full time

Job Title: Planning and Administration Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 pa DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Job Location: Office based in Oldbury

Travel: Required to travel between Oldbury and Frimley to cover teams - Company car provided

As the Planning & Administration Manager for SGS, you will be responsible for managing the contract review, planning & administration teams to ensure professional, thorough and efficient operational support services are provided to customers.

This role is primarily based in Oldbury, however you will need to travel between sites to manage separate teams.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and maintain resource planning strategies to optimize resource allocation and utilization
  • Ensure QHSE & special products contract review and creation activities are performed on-time and in accordance with global and local procedures
  • Ensure the efficient planning of audits in line with accreditation requirements
  • Collaborate with Team Leaders to improve processes, system usage and accurate data entry

Essential Experience:

  • Proven experience in resource planning, preferably in a similar role
  • Management of teams upwards of 15 people
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Competent skills with Microsoft Windows/ Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc) and database applications, Power B.I, etc.
  • Working in a highly regulated environment

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Operational Business Management degree or similar such as ILM
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or related field

Additional Information:

SGS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.



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