Operations/Processing Manager - ITAD/Electronics Refurbishment

Operations / Processing Manager £35,000 - £40,000 DOE | South Yorkshire | Full Time | Permanent | Day Shift Hands-On Leadership Role in Fast-Growing ITAD Business We're working with a rapidly growing business within the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and electronics refurbishment sector, looking for a hands-on Operations / Processing Manager to lead a busy, high-volume processing facility. This is a real operational leadership role - you'll be on the floor every day driving performance, solving problems, and ensuring IT equipment is processed efficiently, securely, and to a high standard from intake through to dispatch. If you enjoy fast-paced environments where no two days are the same, and you can bring structure, pace, and leadership to a busy operation - this will suit you. What You'll Be Doing Take full ownership of daily operations within an ITAD / refurbishment processing environment Lead and support supervisors, team leaders, and operational staff Drive KPIs across productivity, throughput, quality, and operational efficiency Oversee end-to-end flow of IT assets through secure processing stages Work with operational systems supporting IT asset tracking, processing workflows, and data erasure stages Maintain strong stock control, accuracy, and chain of custody discipline Identify bottlenecks and implement practical, fast-moving improvements Ensure compliance with H&S, quality, and operational standards Work closely with logistics, compliance, and senior leadership teams What We're Looking For Experience in ITAD, electronics refurbishment, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or similar process-driven environments Strong technical understanding of operational systems, ideally including ERP platforms such as Odoo and data erasure software such as Blancco Strong people leadership experience in operational settings Proven ability to manage KPIs and drive performance Hands-on, visible leadership style (not office-based management) Strong problem-solving skills in fast-moving environments Confident communicator who can engage teams at all levels Nice to Have ITAD / secure asset processing / electronics refurbishment experience ERP / WMS / inventory systems exposure Lean / 5S / continuous improvement mindset IOSH / NEBOSH or H&S awareness Why Apply? High-impact leadership role with real ownership of site performance Opportunity to shape operations in a growing ITAD business Fast-paced, dynamic environment with variety every day Clear progression opportunities as the business expands Supportive leadership team with autonomy in the role Apply Now If you're looking for a hands-on leadership role within the ITAD / electronics refurbishment sector, where you can genuinely influence performance and process - apply today