Operations Assistant
Support business operations by assisting with administrative tasks and streamlining processes.
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- What's it like to be an Operations Assistant?
- How to become an Operations Assistant
- Latest Operations Assistant jobs
- Top skills and experience for Operations Assistants
- Operations Assistant role reviews
What's it like to be an Operations Assistant?
An Operations Assistant generally provides administrative and organisational support within a business setting. Their work significantly contributes to maintaining smooth day-to-day operations within a company. This role includes various responsibilities such as managing office supplies, preparing regular reports, organising company records, and offering support with project management tasks. Operations Assistants work in a wide array of industries wherever strong organisational skills are needed. Depending on the size and nature of the organisation, they may also liaise with other departments to ensure cooperative internal communication. It's a career that demands excellent multitasking abilities and attention to detail.
Tasks and duties
- Assisting with the day-to-day running of business operations.
- Coordinating with different departments within an organisation to ensure smooth operations.
- Supporting the management team in project planning and coordination.
- Maintaining and updating schedules, records and databases related to business operations.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Preparing regular reports on operational activity to share with senior staff.
- Dealing with any queries or issues related to operations and providing solutions or escalations as needed.
How to become an Operations Assistant
Becoming an Operations Assistant means being the backbone of an organisation, ensuring smooth operations through tasks like administration and data management, and coordinating across departments.
- 1.Begin with a Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) certificate to meet basic educational requirements. Consider pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related fields to bolster qualifications and expand career opportunities.
- 2.Acquire experience in administrative roles to develop practical skills and gain insight into operational processes.
- 3.Master office productivity tools, especially Microsoft Excel, to efficiently manage data entry and streamline office tasks.
- 4.Cultivate strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and effectiveness in all operational responsibilities.
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Latest Operations Assistant reviews
3.0Nov 2022
Working in grocery supermarket and handle online order. Need to fast walking to pick all the item in the order
Experience
Less than a year
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Retail & Consumer Products
The good things
Working with online team to handle order for grocery remind me teamwork are crucial. Due we need to worj together to fulfilled the process till the end
The challenges
Actively walk per day minimum 15000 step and need to work with another department to pick up the item
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