Operations Manager
Your tasks
The Trainee will also develop practical competencies in Microsoft Office and digital tools, data entry and record management, communication and coordination, operational planning, problem-solving, and monitoring of assigned tasks and timelines. The Trainee’s progress will be monitored through assigned operational tasks, work records, reports, checklists, schedules, and other relevant work outputs.
Specific Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate daily operational activities according to business requirements, priorities, and timelines.
- Monitor daily work progress and follow up on outstanding tasks to ensure activities are completed on schedule.
- Coordinate with staff, customers, suppliers, contractors, and service providers to support smooth day-to-day operations.
- Prepare and maintain operational documents, including schedules, checklists, job records, quotations, invoices, delivery records, and other relevant documents.
- Maintain accurate operational records and databases, including updating information, tracking transactions, and organising company records.
- Assist with resource and inventory coordination, including monitoring stock levels, arranging supplies, and recording movements of materials or equipment where applicable.
- Monitor service orders, deliveries, appointments, or work schedules and coordinate follow-ups where required.
- Prepare basic operational reports and progress updates for management review.
- Identify routine operational issues and assist in resolving them by following company procedures and escalating matters to the Trainer or management when necessary.
- Use Microsoft Office and relevant digital tools such as Excel, Word, email, and company systems to support operational and administrative tasks.
- Assist in improving operational processes by identifying areas where tasks, documentation, scheduling, or coordination can be made more efficient.
- Maintain proper filing and document organisation to ensure operational information can be retrieved accurately and efficiently.
- Support customer and supplier communication, including responding to routine enquiries, confirming arrangements, and maintaining follow-up records.
- Perform other operational and administrative duties assigned by the Trainer in accordance with the company’s business needs.
Requirements
Technical Skills and Competencies
- Ability to plan, organise, and coordinate daily operational activities according to business requirements and timelines.
- Ability to prepare schedules, prioritise tasks, monitor deadlines, and follow up on outstanding activities.
- Ability to accurately input, update, organise, and maintain operational information and company records.
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook for preparing documents, maintaining trackers, managing information, and communicating with stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain trackers, checklists, schedules, and progress records to monitor the status of ongoing tasks and activities.
- Basic ability to monitor stock, supplies, equipment, and other operational resources and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to prepare basic operational reports, work summaries, schedules, checklists, and progress updates for management review.
- Ability to communicate and coordinate with customers, suppliers, contractors, and service providers regarding operational requirements and follow-ups.
- Ability to identify routine operational issues, gather relevant information, and assist in resolving issues according to established procedures.
- Ability to use relevant company software, online platforms, spreadsheets, email, and digital record-keeping tools to support daily operations.
- Ability to follow company procedures, operational guidelines, documentation requirements, and established workflows accurately.
- Ability to review operational records and information, identify discrepancies or delays, and provide basic updates or observations to the Trainer.
- Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external parties and maintain proper records of instructions, updates, and follow-up actions.
- Ability to manage multiple assigned operational tasks systematically and complete them within the required timelines.
What we offer
This position will undergo structured on-the-job training to develop practical skills in planning, coordinating, and monitoring daily business operations. The attachment will provide hands-on exposure to operational scheduling, task coordination, documentation, resource planning, customer and supplier coordination, and monitoring of work progress.