Operations Manager

JobTitle:Operations Manager EmploymentType:Permanent Reportingto:Head of Operations Location:Langford Lodge Shift: Standard Days (Mon-Thurs 8am-4.30pm and Friday 8am-1pm) Enhancing the management level capabilities as we enter a period of growth, the role will deliver performance for the respective Value Streams. The Operations Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Operations department, whilst challenging the status quo. Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, this position involves overseeing and managing all operational activities within the Company. The Operations Manager collaborates with various departments to optimise efficiency, maintain compliance, and uphold our Company core values. Main Duties & Responsibilities include: Strategic Leadership: Ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices through risk assessment, legal compliance, and continual improvement. Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the Companies overall vision and goals. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth. Team Management: Lead and inspire a diverse team of managers, supervisors, and technical experts. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities. Process Optimisation: Identify areas for process improvement, cost reduction, and streamlined workflows. Implement best practices across production, logistics, quality control, and maintenance. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive operational excellence. Risk Management: Mitigate operational risks by ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Develop operational contingency plans and risk management protocols. Proactively address any operational challenges. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, procurement, finance, and other departments. Facilitate effective communication and alignment of operational goals. Drive cross-functional initiatives to enhance overall organisational performance. Budget Oversight: Strategically manage financial performance, exceeding budget expectations, optimising revenue streams, and ensuring sustainable profitability Fostering a culture of value creation, and driving sustainable year-over-year growth Manage operational budgets, resource allocation, and capital expenditures. Report operational performance to the GM and Senior Management team. Benefits 25 days holidays and 8 statutory holidays accrued during first years service which can be taken in hours Defined contributions pension scheme, up to 8% employee and 12% employer contribution Life Assurance Policy, paid at 4 times basic salary from day 1 Free onsite parking Onsite Canteen Cycle to work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Essential Criteria: Experience Sixth level education (degree or equivalent in a relevant field). AND 10 years recent middle management experience in manufacturing/ engineering/ other relevant field, experience. Working knowledge of complex planning. Lean six sigma green or black belt or proven experience of lean practices. Skills & Abilities Proven track record of achieving objectives and targets. Ability to delegate tasks effectively without losing ownership. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Proficiency in problem-solving techniques and numerical reasoning. Strong leadership and evidence of team development and mentoring. Demonstrates strong decision-making abilities, effectively analysing situations and making informed choices to drive successful outcomes. Personal Qualities Willingness and ability to support others. Ability to act as a role model and mentor. Effective time and structured governance management. Strong team player, capable of making an impact at all levels. High professional standards and ability to maintain confidentiality. Desirable Criteria Experience Profit and Loss responsibility. Commercialawareness. Ability to develop strategic plans assess requirements and justify capital expenditure. Experience in Aerospace or a similarly regulated manufacturing industry. Skills & Abilities Setting development and achievement targets for self and others. Recent Health, Safety and Environmental Certification. Fosters a culture of innovation, encouraging creative thinking and the development of new solutions to drive continuous improvement Personal Qualities Evidence of successful leadership, approachable, takes on fair share of taskswillingly. Evidence of initiatives which have contributed to asuccess. Demonstrate use of data driven techniques. Evidence of written reports/ presenting and influencing. We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process. To that end, we strive to comply with the duties placed upon us to make reasonable adjustments. Skills: Leadership/Management Skills Collaboration Budget Control Benefits: Pension Parking Canteen