About Us
TDR-Solutions operates three specialist brands serving customers across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
Chirp-Protect
A growing retail security technology business providing a flexible alternative to traditional EAS solutions.
Total Disc Repair (TDR)
A market-leading supplier of disc repair machinery, consumables, refurbishment services, and technical support across the UK and Europe.
Flexars
A fast-growing equestrian apparel brand selling direct-to-consumer through e-commerce.
With exciting growth plans ahead, particularly within Chirp-Protect, we are looking for an Operations & Supply Chain Manager to help us build the next stage of our operational capability.
The Opportunity
This is not a corporate management role.
This is an opportunity to become the operational leader within a growing SME, working directly alongside the Operations Director to ensure the business operates efficiently, consistently, and is ready to scale.
Essentially you will be an Operations Integrator as much as a Manager and you will act as the central point of coordination for the operations team, ensuring priorities are aligned, standards are maintained, and operational activities are delivered effectively across all three brands.
You will be responsible for inventory planning, supplier management, operational systems, process improvement, and team coordination, helping transform a successful business into a highly scalable operation.
As the Operations Director gradually transitions into a more strategic role, you will become a key conduit between senior leadership and the operational team, providing day-to-day leadership and ensuring operational excellence across the business.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Operational Coordination
- Coordinate day-to-day operational activities across the team
- Ensure priorities are clear and aligned with business objectives
- Monitor performance against operational KPIs
- Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks and risks
Supply Chain, Inventory & Purchasing
- Manage inventory forecasting and stock planning across all brands
- Oversee purchasing and supplier relationships
- Maintain optimal stock availability whilst controlling inventory costs
- Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement
Operational Systems & Process Improvement
- Develop and improve operational processes and workflows
- Maintain accurate operational and inventory systems
- Create and implement standard operating procedures
- Support the introduction of new systems and tools
Facilities, Compliance & Operational Standards
- Ensure facilities are maintained to required standards
- Manage Health & Safety processes and compliance
- Support safe and efficient operational practices
- Maintain operational consistency across the business
Operational Reporting & Business Support
- Provide operational reporting and performance insight
- Support planning and decision-making through accurate data
- Communicate operational priorities across the business
- Escalate risks and issues appropriately
About You
You are someone who enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and helping teams perform at their best.
You are highly organised, methodical, and dependable, with the ability to manage multiple operational priorities without losing sight of the bigger picture.
You enjoy bringing order to complexity and take pride in ensuring things run smoothly, efficiently, and consistently.
You are comfortable holding people accountable, maintaining standards, and driving continuous improvement in a professional and supportive way.
You are equally happy reviewing stock forecasts, improving a process, coaching a team member, or solving an operational problem.
Most importantly, you enjoy building systems and helping organisations scale successfully.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Previous experience in an Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Operations Coordinator, Logistics Manager, or similar operational leadership role
- Experience managing inventory, purchasing, and suppliers
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Experience leading or coordinating operational teams
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Strong systems and process improvement mindset
Desirable
- Experience within an SME environment
- Experience across warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, or technical operations
- Knowledge of inventory management systems and operational reporting
- Health & Safety experience
Why Join Us?
- Key leadership role within a growing business
- Opportunity to shape operational systems and processes
- Direct influence on business growth and scalability
- High level of autonomy and ownership
- Varied and interesting multi-brand environment
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Opportunity to grow alongside the business
- Benefits - 22 holidays plus bank holidays, Bupa health cash plan, pension 5% employee, 5% employer matching. Performance related bonus based on overall company performance around £3000 per annum, Cycle to work scheme and onsite parking.
Working Style
This role would suit someone who enjoys:
✔ Creating structure and improving systems
✔ Coordinating people and priorities
✔ Taking ownership and responsibility
✔ Solving operational challenges
✔ Building scalable processes
✔ Working in a growing SME environment where their contribution has a visible impact
elopment efforts.
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Christchurch BH23 4FL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Supply chain management: 3 years (required)
- Warehouse management: 3 years (required)
- Operational Manager: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
