Ash Adomaitis
Operational Manager
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Operations Manager with over a decade of experience in high-pressure, compliance-driven environments. Consistently delivers strong audit performance including Green RAG outcomes while maintaining health & safety standards, high team morale, and stable retention. Proven ability to manage risk, incidents, customer service and operational performance simultaneously, making fast, effective decisions in demanding environments.
Experience
Operational Manager (Assistant Store Manager) at Aldi UK (2018-01 – Present)
Led full site operations ensuring compliance, performance and customer service standards were consistently met.
- Led full site operations ensuring compliance, performance and customer service standards were consistently met
- Delivered consistent Green RAG audit results with only minor corrective actions required
- Maintained high brand standards across all operational areas including stock, layout, and processes
- Managed large teams, driving high morale and low turnover through coaching and structured 1-1s
- Ensured health & safety compliance through risk assessments, safe systems of work and enforcement of standards
- Handled daily operational challenges requiring fast decision-making and problem solving under pressure
- Managed incidents, identified root causes and implemented preventative solutions
- Controlled labour, stock, and costs while maintaining operational efficiency and service delivery
Station Manager at Europcar (2017-01 – 2018-12)
Managed full branch operations including fleet control, logistics and customer service.
- Managed full branch operations including fleet control, logistics and customer service
- Located, tracked and coordinated movement of vehicles across multiple sites to meet demand
- Maintained availability of cars and vans ensuring operational continuity
- Handled customer accounts and retention ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business
- Delivered strong audit and compliance performance through structured processes
- Managed customer issues and escalations, resolving problems quickly and professionally
- Led team performance, ensuring staff adhered to policies and delivered consistent service
Sales Branch Manager at HSS Hire (2014-01 – 2017-12)
Managed high-volume branch operations delivering approximately 500 contracts per month.
- Managed high-volume branch operations delivering approximately 500 contracts per month
- Maintained customer accounts ensuring retention and satisfaction
- Ensured plant equipment met safety and compliance standards through inspections and checks
- Identified faults and ensured safe usage of equipment before rehire
- Led team workloads ensuring efficiency, safety and service targets were met
- Managed day-to-day problem solving and operational challenges within a fast-paced environment
Operations Manager at Virgin Active (2010-01 – 2014-12)
Led multi-department operations delivering world-class customer service across all areas.
- Led multi-department operations delivering world-class customer service across all areas
- Maintained brand standards and service quality across fitness, front of house and operations
- Achieved best-in-region audit results through strong compliance leadership
- Delivered staff training and development ensuring policies and procedures were followed effectively
- Conducted regular 1-1s and performance management improving engagement and retention
- Ensured health & safety compliance across facilities and operations
- Handled daily problem solving and decision-making to maintain service levels and operational control
Education
Diploma in Sports Science / BTEC

